Evergestis simulatilis

Evergestis simulatilis
	Evergestis simulatilis, Wyoming
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Evergestis
Species:	E. simulatilis
Binomial name
	Evergestis simulatilis; (Grote, 1880)
Synonyms
	Aedis simulatilis Grote, 1880; Mesographe simulatilis; Prorasea brunneogrisea H. Edwards, 1886;

Evergestis simulatilis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada and New Mexico.^[2]

The wingspan is about 26 mm. The forewings are shaded with white and brown. The hindwings are silvery drab with a darker margin.^[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to April and from June to October.

References

^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
^ "801078.00 – 4904 – Evergestis simulatilis – (Grote, 1880)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
^ Edwards, H. 1886. Apparently new forms of North American Heterocera. Entomologica Americana. Vo. 2, No. 9, p. (171) This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

[2] "801078.00 – 4904 – Evergestis simulatilis – (Grote, 1880)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.

[3] Edwards, H. 1886. Apparently new forms of North American Heterocera. Entomologica Americana. Vo. 2, No. 9, p. (171) This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

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