Evergestis subterminalis
Common NameEvergestis subterminalis
Scientific NameEvergestis subterminalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyEvergestinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, dark brown, reddish-brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, and disturbed areas where host plants are present
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsBrassicaceae (mustard family)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are caterpillars that feed on plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae) before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, cryptic grey-brown coloration, and the prominent reddish-brown band across the forewings.
Description
A small moth with mottled grey and dark brown forewings, characterized by a distinct reddish-brown median band and wavy transverse lines.
