Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Crambidae Scientific name Evergestis forficalis | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Evergestis Rank Species | |
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Similar Evergestis, Chrysoteuchia culmella, Agriphila tristella, Anania coronata, Agriphila straminella | ||
Evergestis forficalis, the garden pebble, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe, Asia and North America.
The wingspan is 25–28 mm. The length of the forewings 12–14 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, such as Brussels sprout and Kale.
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