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Garden Pebble

Evergestis forficalis

Checklist Number
63.057 [B&F: 1356]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Crambidae
Subfamily:Glaphyriinae
Genus:Evergestis
Species:forficalis
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1758)

Common in gardens, allotments and farmland, especially where Brassica are grown, throughout the British Isles. Widespread and fairly common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 27-31 mm. Unlikely to be confused with any other species of British moth. Larva feeds on various Cruciferae, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.

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
Main flight time
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Adult
Larval

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