Marbled Yellow Pearl
Common NameMarbled Yellow Pearl
Scientific NameEvergestis pallidata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyEvergestinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown, white
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, open fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantswild mustard, cabbage, radish, horseradish
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various Brassicaceae plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often in the soil, with the species overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale yellowish ground color and the prominent dark brown terminal band on the forewings, often with a wavy subterminal line and a faint discal spot.
Description
This small moth has pale yellowish-white forewings marked with a distinctive broad, dark brown band along the outer margin and subtle brownish lines and spots.
