About Epascestria pustulalis Hübner, 1823
Epascestria pustulalis, scientifically named Epascestria pustulalis Hübner, 1823, is a moth species belonging to the family Crambidae. It occurs across large portions of Europe, and is not found in Ireland, Great Britain, Norway, Finland, Denmark, the Benelux countries, France, Switzerland, Portugal, Slovenia, or Croatia. The species is also present in the Near East region, including Lebanon and Turkey. This moth has a wingspan of 17 to 20 mm. The larvae of Epascestria pustulalis feed on Anchusa officinalis, Anchusa strigosa, and species in the genus Echium, and they mine the leaves of their host plants. Larvae have grey bodies and black heads, and can be found in the month of May.
