Crambidae: Glaphyriinae

1357 (ABH63.058) Evergestis extimalis, (Scopoli, 1763)

KR06499

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information



Wingspan: 25-31mm.
Foodplant(s): Perennial Wall-rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia), crucifers (Cruciferae), Charlock (Sinapis arvensis), White Mustard (Sinapis alba)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Local

Habitat

Dry, chalky areas.

Regional Information

Recorded in 6 (2.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2022

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 June to 12 August


Local