Evergestis extimalis
Evergestis extimalis
Alternative names
Marbled Yellow Pearl
Description
Wingspan 25 to 31mm. It has pale buff or straw coloured wings with two darker brown bands.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Pease provide a photograph to support your record.
Habitat
Favours chalk and limestone areas.
When to see it
June to August
Life History
Larva feed on various crucifers.
UK Status
Once a scarce migrant to Britain, there is now an established colony in the south east of England.
VC55 Status
An uncommon species in Leicestershire and Rutland
Reference
63.058 B&F1357
egaten
Thurlaston garden
11 August 2026
egaten
Thurlaston garden
09 August 2026
andrew johnson
Dadlington garden
22 June 2026
egaten
Thurlaston garden
09 August 2026
Gareth Hirons
Harby Garden
04 August 2026
Pale individual
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