Evergestis rimosalis
Adult (top) and larva (bottom)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Glaphyriinae
Genus: Evergestis
Species:
E. rimosalis
Binomial name
Evergestis rimosalis
Synonyms
  • Pionea rimosalis Guenée, 1854

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

  1. ↑ "pyraloidea.org". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
  2. ↑ "mothphotographersgroup". Mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
  3. ↑ "Bug Guide". Bug Guide. Retrieved 2011-10-11.


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