Evergestis unimacula
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Evergestis unimacula, the large-spotted evergestis moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1867.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Tennessee and West Virginia.[2] Outliers have been recorded from Florida.
Etymology[]
The species name is derived from Latin unimacula (meaning one spot).[3]
References[]
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ "801075.00 – 4901 – Evergestis unimacula – Large-spotted Evergestis Moth – (Grote & Robinson, 1867)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ McLeod, Robin (August 3, 2014). "Species Evergestis unimacula - Large-spotted Evergestis - Hodges#4901". BugGuide. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
Categories:
- Evergestinae
- Moths described in 1867
- Moths of North America
- Evergestinae stubs