Evergestinae
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 Evergestis pallidata
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Evergestinae is a fairly small subfamily of the lepidopteran family Crambidae, the crambid snout moths. It contains roughly 140 species on all continents and continental islands. Evergestine moths resemble Pyraustinae; however, the male genitalia have a long uncus and long, slender gnathos. The larvae feed mostly on Brassicaceae.
Taxonomists' opinions differ as to the correct placement of the Crambidae, some authorities treating them as a subfamily (Crambinae) of the family Pyralidae. If this is done, Evergestinae is usually treated as a separate subfamily within Pyralidae.
[edit] Genera
- Cornifrons
- Cylindrifrons
- Evergestella
- Evergestis - includes Pionea
- Orenaia
- Prorasea
- Reskovitsia
- Trischistognatha
