Euceratia castella
Common NameEuceratia castella
Scientific NameEuceratia castella
FamilyEpermeniidae
SubfamilyEpermeniinae
Wingspan (mm)9
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black
HabitatTemperate forests, woodlands, and open areas where host plants grow
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)
Host PlantsAngelica species
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are known to feed on Angelica species, likely as leaf miners or external feeders.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size (wingspan 8-10mm), overall white coloration with dark speckling, the brownish termen of the forewings, and its slender body and long antennae.
Description
A small, slender moth with white forewings densely speckled with dark scales, and a distinctive brownish outer margin. Its body is also white, and it possesses long, filiform antennae.
