Morley’s Final Catalogue: Local in southern half of England, and especially so with us though not rare. Stowmarket (C); Brandeston (Gr); Homersfield (Ctw); Beccles (Crf). Since 1890 it has occurred only at light in Monks Soham, where it is distinctly periodical, in 1914 and common in 1933 (Mly).

Recent Status: Recorded across Suffolk but not a common species.

Life Style: A single brooded species that comes to light. Evergestis pallidata has a short flight period in July and August. The larvae feed on a limited range of wild Brassicaceae species. They pupate in a cocoon underground in spring having hibernated.

Identification: A cream wing marked in brown. On the forewing brown scales mark the pre and post median lines, partly outline the stigmata and mark the veins. There is a pre-terminal suffusion. Pale examples may not show the darkened veins clearly.

Recorded in 39 (67%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1914. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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