Evergestis angustalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1918
Evergestis angustalis is a crambid described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918. It is restricted to the southwestern United States, with records from California and Arizona. The exhibits two periods annually and includes three recognized .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Evergestis angustalis: /ˌɛvərˈɡɛstɪs ænˌɡʌsˈteɪlɪs/
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Identification
The small wingspan (approximately 30 mm) and restricted range in California and Arizona may help distinguish this from other Evergestis. The two described from California (E. a. angustalis and E. a. catalinae) and one from Arizona (E. a. arizonae) show geographic partitioning that may aid identification. Specific diagnostic characters separating it from congeneric species are not documented.
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Appearance
have a wingspan of approximately 30 mm. As a member of the Evergestis, it likely exhibits the characteristic triangular forewing shape and relatively broad wings typical of the group, though specific pattern details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from California and Arizona in the southwestern United States. The E. a. catalinae is restricted to Santa Catalina Island, California.
Seasonality
are active during two periods: December to April, and July to August. This bimodal pattern suggests two per year, though this has not been confirmed.
Similar Taxa
- Other Evergestis speciesCongeneric share similar and may overlap in range; specific distinguishing features for E. angustalis are not well documented.
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Subspecies
Three are recognized: Evergestis angustalis angustalis (California), E. a. arizonae Munroe, 1974 (Arizona), and E. a. catalinae Munroe, 1974 (Santa Catalina Island, California). The island subspecies suggests potential geographic isolation and local .
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Phlyctaenia angustalis before transfer to Evergestis.