Evergestis rimosalis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Subfamily: | Glaphyriinae |
| Genus: | Evergestis |
| Species: | E. rimosalis
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Evergestis rimosalis, commonly known as the cross-striped cabbageworm, is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in most of the eastern United States.[3]
The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are light brownish-grey with dark grey patches. The hindwings are white with dark grey apical shading and a dark discal spot
The larvae feed on various Brassicaceae species, including cabbage, collard greens and Brussels sprouts.
References
- ^ "pyraloidea.org". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
- ^ "mothphotographersgroup". Mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
- ^ "Bug Guide". Bug Guide. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
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