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Evergestis forficalis

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Evergestis forficalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Evergestis
Species:
E. forficalis
Binomial name
Evergestis forficalis
Synonyms
  • Phalaena orficalis Linnaeus, 1758
  • Crambus forficatus Fabricius, 1798
  • Phalaena trivialis Scopoli, 1763
  • Pionea sodalis Butler, 1878

Evergestis forficalis, the garden pebble, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe, Asia and North America.

Caterpillar

The wingspan is 25–28 mm. The length of the forewings 12–14 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, such as Brussels sprout and Kale.


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