Northern Eudeilinia Moth
Common NameNorthern Eudeilinia Moth
Scientific NameEudeilinia herminiata
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba and south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsmaple (Acer spp.), birch (Betula spp.), oak (Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to September (two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with a pale stripe, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees. They pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pure white coloration, and the characteristic pattern of faint brown spots and a dotted subterminal line, particularly the arc of dots on the hindwings. The forewings are slightly hooked, typical of the Drepanidae family.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pure white wings adorned with faint, scattered brownish spots and a distinctive subterminal line of brown dots on both forewings and hindwings.
