Purplebacked Cabbageworm

Evergestis pallidata

''Evergestis pallidata'' is a species of moth of the family Crambidae described by Johann Siegfried Hufnagel in 1811. It is found in Europe, North America and northern Asia.
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Appearance

The wingspan is 24–29 mm. The moth flies from June to September depending on the location.
Purple-backed Cabbageworm - Evergestis pallidata Wingspan: ~ 25 mm. Forewings were pale yellowish to light brown with sharp median and PM lines. A ring-like marking in the upper median area resembles a tied knot, which is a diagnostic feature. Hindwings are light gray with dark terminal band and partial PM line. Habitat: Attracted to a light at night in a rural area. Evergestis,Evergestis pallidata,Geotagged,Purple-backed Cabbageworm,Summer,United States,moth

Food

The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, especially ''Barbarea vulgaris''.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyCrambidae
GenusEvergestis
SpeciesE. pallidata
Photographed in
Netherlands
United States of America