Evergestis obliqualis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Evergestis |
| Species: | E. obliqualis
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| Binomial name | |
| Evergestis obliqualis (Grote, 1883)
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Evergestis obliqualis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah.[2]
The length of the forewings is 13–18 mm. Adults are on wing from June to September.
The larvae feed on Portulaca species.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801086.00 – 4912 – Evergestis obliqualis – (Grote, 1883)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (December 4, 2013). "Species Evergestis obliqualis - Hodges#4912". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.