Variegated Pearl
Common NameVariegated Pearl
Scientific NameEvergestis pallidata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyEvergestinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, cream
HabitatOpen fields, meadows, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (eastern and central), Europe, Asia
Host Plantscabbage, radish, turnip, wild mustard, various Brassicaceae
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with a darker dorsal stripe and feed on plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae). Pupation occurs in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive reticulated pattern of dark lines on a pale yellowish background across both forewings and hindwings, and its association with Brassicaceae host plants.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale yellow or cream wings intricately patterned with a network of dark brown or reddish-brown lines, giving it a distinctly variegated appearance.
