Pale Straw Pearl
Common NamePale Straw Pearl
Scientific NameEvergestis pallidata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyEvergestinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorspale yellow, light brown, cream
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host PlantsBrassicaceae (cabbage family), wild mustard, charlock
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with a darker dorsal line and feed on various plants in the Brassicaceae family before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its overall pale straw coloration, the subtle wavy brown markings on the forewings, and the distinctive, upward-pointing snout formed by its labial palps.
Description
A small, pale straw-colored moth characterized by faint, wavy light brown lines across its forewings and prominent, upturned labial palps forming a snout.
