Evergestis simulatilis

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]

Evergestis simulatilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Evergestis
Species:
E. simulatilis
Binomial name
Evergestis simulatilis
(Grote, 1880)
Synonyms
  • Aedis simulatilis Grote, 1880
  • Mesographe simulatilis
  • Prorasea brunneogrisea H. Edwards, 1886

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
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. "801078.00 – 4904 – Evergestis simulatilis – (Grote, 1880)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  3. Edwards, H. 1886. Apparently new forms of North American Heterocera. Entomologica Americana. Vo. 2, No. 9, p. (171)


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