- 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
(Linnaeus, 1758)Synonyms - Phalaena orficalis Linnaeus, 1758
- Crambus forficatus Fabricius, 1798
- Phalaena trivialis Scopoli, 1763
- Pionea sodalis Butler, 1878
The Garden Pebble (Evergestis forficalis) is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe, Asia and North America.
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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