Dark Bordered Pearl
Common NameDark Bordered Pearl
Scientific NameEvergestis limbata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyEvergestinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, dark brown
HabitatDry grasslands, chalk downlands, open areas, waste ground
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsSisymbrium officinale, Brassica oleracea, various Brassicaceae
Flight PeriodMay to June, and July to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various plants in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the striking contrast between the bright yellowish central area of the forewings and the broad, dark brown marginal band. The antennae are relatively long and slender.
Description
A small moth with yellowish-ochre forewings featuring a prominent, broad dark brown border along the termen and costa, and a darker discal spot. The hindwings are paler with a faint darker border.
