Bug FAQLarge-spotted Evergestis Moth
Evergestis unimacula · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Crambidae
Also called: Large-spotted Evergestis
The large-spotted Evergestis moth lives in North America, with records from many U.S. states and Canadian provinces. It is considered native to the North American region.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
The species is native to North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 17 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Virginia, Vermont, Tennessee, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Connecticut, North Carolina.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in North America; native in Canada. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evergestis_unimacula
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