Evergestis limbata

Evergestis limbata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Evergestis
Species: E. limbata
Binomial name
Evergestis limbata
Linnaeus, 1767
Synonyms
  • Phalaena Geometra limbata Linnaeus, 1767
  • Evergestis limbata delimbata Osthelder, 1940
  • Mesographe praetextalis Hübner, 1825
  • Pionea limbalis Guenée, 1854

Evergestis limbata is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 20–23 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, such as Garlic Mustard and Hedge mustard.

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