Evergestis politalis
Common NameEvergestis politalis
Scientific NameEvergestis politalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyEvergestinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, ochre, cream
HabitatOpen grassy areas, meadows, waste ground, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsBrassicaceae (cabbage family), Brassica, Sinapis, Raphanus, Sisymbrium
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on plants from the cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Pupation occurs in a cocoon, usually in the soil or among leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and pale ochre forewing pattern with a somewhat reticulated appearance. The pale hindwings are also a key feature.
Description
This is a small moth with mottled brown and pale ochre forewings, featuring a somewhat reticulated pattern. Its hindwings are typically paler, often greyish-white.
