Evergestis vinctalis
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Evergestis vinctalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914
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Evergestis vinctalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Wyoming.[2]
The wingspan is about 26 mm.[3] The forewings are pale olive-brown, shaded with bluish grey. The hindwings are pale smoky, but slightly darker terminally.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to August.
Subspecies
- Evergestis vinctalis vinctalis
- Evergestis vinctalis muricoloralis Munroe, 1974 (British Columbia)
References
- ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ mothphotographersgroup
- ^ Bug Guide
- ^ Barnes, W. & J. H. McDunnough 1914. Some new North American Pyraustinae. Cont. Nat. Hist. Lep. N. Am. 2(6): 231