Evergestinae

( Evergestis pallidata )

The Evergestiinae are a subfamily of the Crambidae. Currently, about 137 total species are known. In Europe, which occur about 39 species.

Features

The Evergestiinae can be justified by a particular configuration of male genital organs as a monophyletic group.

Way of life

The early stages of Evergestinae within are little studied. In the few species studied the caterpillars form a cocoon and feed on cruciferous plants ( Brassicaceae).

System

The subfamily contains about Evergestiinae eight genera, of which three genera occur also in Europe. Only the genus Evergestis includes over 30 species occurring in Europe.

  • Evergestis Hübner, 1825
  • Cornifrons Lederer, 1858
  • Orenaia Duponchel, 1845

Swell

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