Chevron Moth
Common NameChevron Moth
Scientific NameEvergestis adustalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyEvergestinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange-brown, brown, cream
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (from southern Canada to the southern US)
Host PlantsBarbarea vulgaris (winter cress), Rorippa (yellowcress), other Brassicaceae
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae) before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic orange-brown to reddish-brown forewings with a prominent, wavy, pale subterminal line that forms a 'chevron' pattern, and its relatively small size.
Description
A small moth with forewings typically orange-brown to reddish-brown, marked with darker bands and a distinctive pale, wavy subterminal line that gives it a chevron-like appearance.
