Eucalantica polita
Scientific NameEucalantica polita
FamilyYponomeutidae
SubfamilyYponomeutinae
Wingspan (mm)11
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, pale grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas where maple trees are present
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host PlantsAcer saccharum, Acer species
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on maple leaves, undergoing pupation in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size (10-12mm wingspan) and plain, satiny white to pale grey forewings. Microscopic examination of genitalia is often required for definitive species identification among similar micro-moths.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its uniformly white to pale grey forewings and body, often appearing satiny. It has long, filiform antennae.
