Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Crambidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Evergestis | |
Similar Evergestis rimosalis, Evergestis pallidata, Evergestis, Crambidae | ||
Evergestis obliqualis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Grote in 1883. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah.
The length of the forewings is 13-18 mm. Adults are on wing from June to September.
The larvae feed on Portulaca species.
References
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