Biology:Evergestis simulatilis

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Short description: Species of moth

Evergestis simulatilis
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E. simulatilis
Binomial name
Evergestis simulatilis
(Grote, 1880)
Synonyms
  • Aedis simulatilis Grote, 1880
  • Mesographe simulatilis
  • Prorasea brunneogrisea H. Edwards, 1886

Evergestis simulatilis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California , Colorado, Montana, Nevada and New Mexico.[2]

The wingspan is about 26 mm. The forewings are shaded with white and brown. The hindwings are silvery drab with a darker margin.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to April and from June to October.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13631667 entry