Order Butterflies and moths | Rank Species | |
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Similar Evergestis, Butterflies and moths, Hellula rogatalis, Evergestis pallidata, Nomophila nearctica | ||
Evergestis rimosalis, the cross-striped cabbageworm, is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is found in most of the eastern United States.
The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are light brownish-grey with dark grey patches. The hindwings are white with dark grey apical shading and a dark discal spot
The larvae feed on various Brassicaceae species, including cabbage, collard greens and Brussels sprouts.
References
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