Evergestis frumentalis
Common NameEvergestis frumentalis
Scientific NameEvergestis frumentalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyEvergestinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, white
HabitatDry grasslands, steppe, open areas, cultivated fields
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe, parts of Asia (e.g., Turkey, Russia)
Host PlantsBrassica, Sinapis arvensis
Flight PeriodMay to July, August to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various Brassicaceae plants, pupation occurs in a cocoon, and the species typically has two generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive zigzag pattern on the forewings, the overall brown and cream cryptic coloration, and the pale, slightly checkered fringe along the wing margins.
Description
A small moth with forewings mottled in shades of brown and cream, featuring distinct zigzag lines and a pale fringe, providing excellent camouflage.
