Photo © Mike Wall
Evergestis pallidata
Checklist Number63.060 [B&F: 1358]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Subfamily: | Glaphyriinae |
| Genus: | Evergestis |
| Species: | pallidata |
| Authority: | (Hufnagel, 1767) |
Common in damp woodland throughout southern England, and less commonly in south-western Scotland and Ireland. Widely distributed and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 24-29 mm. The reticulate effect of dark cross-lines and veins make this an easy species to recognise [Goater]. Larva feeds on Winter-cress.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)