Irish moths

Evergestis pallidata

Family: Crambidae       Sub-family: Evergestinae

1358     *     Evergestis pallidata


Widespread, local
Wingspan: 24-29mm

Flight time: July-August
Habitat: Damp, open woodlands

Food plant: Brassica's, especially Winter-cress (Barbarea vulgaris)






Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010

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