63.057 Garden Pebble Evergestis forficalis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family
Crambidae: Glaphyriinae.
Status
Resident. Common.
Flight period
VC72
First was found at Castlehill in Kirkmahoe parish on 5th July 1976 by Sir Arthur Duncan, specimen now at National Museums of Scotland.
Other sites: Many.
VC73
First was found at Portling on 18th June 1977 by Sir Arthur Duncan, specimen now at National Museums of Scotland.
Other sites: Many.
VC74
First for Dumfries & Galloway was found at Corsemalzie on 29th June 1897 by the Gordon brothers. Other sites: Many.
Life cycle
Larval foodplants
Brassicas.
Identification
Habitat Recorders' notes | © Keith Naylor, Dalbeattie, 19 July 2011 Distribution map displays records from the National Biodiversity Network (See terms and conditions). The following datasets are included:
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