Evergestis lunulalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1914
Sleeping Evergestis
Evergestis lunulalis is a crambid described from North America in 1914. The 'Sleeping Evergestis' suggests distinctive resting posture. The is recorded from the southwestern United States.
Identification
Specific distinguishing features for E. lunulalis have not been documented in available sources. Members of Evergestis generally exhibit forewing patterns with contrasting light and dark markings.
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Distribution
Southwestern United States: Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
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Taxonomic history
Described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914. The epithet 'lunulalis' refers to crescent-shaped (lunate) markings, a common naming pattern in this .