Top view of an adult — Scott County (Brian Lowry)
Side view of an adult — Porter County (Chris Joll)
An Indiana Native
Antaeotricha leucillana — Pale Gray Bird-dropping Moth
(Zeller, 1854)
Hodges# 1014
Etymology
Antaeotricha: Combination of the Latin ante , meaning “in front of” or “before,” with the Greek thrix , for “hair.”
leucillana: Combination of the Greek leuc , meaning “white,” with the Latin suffix illa , meaning “small.”
Pronunciation
an-tee-oh-trye -kuh loo -sil-ahn -uh
Other Common Names
Well-marked fruitworm
Top view of an adult — Scott County (Brian Lowry)
Side view of an adult — Porter County (Chris Joll)
Documented Occurrences
This map shows the verified sightings of pale gray bird-dropping moth in Indiana. All sightings were confirmed through photographic documentation by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP).
GAIN LP documented in county.
Documented North American Sightings as of 4/9/2020
GAIN LP Sightings
Date
County
Observer
Notes
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2024-09-01
Warrick
Kmball-Avery, Bobby
2024-05-04
Hamilton
McCord, Dan
2023-05-27
Newton
Jaskula, Jeanette
2022-08-06
Porter
Mysore, Keshava
2022-08-06
Porter
Mysore, Keshava
2021-08-07
Jefferson
Johnson, Stefan
Adult
2021-08-05
Brown
Jaskula, Jeanette
Adult
2021-07-29
Washington
Hendrix, Suzanna
Adult
2021-05-22
Owen
VanArsdale, Linda
Adult
2021-05-22
Owen
VanArsdale, Linda
Adult
Observation Details
Images
Date: 2024-09-01 County:
Warrick Observer: Kmball-Avery, Bobby Notes:
Date: 2024-05-04 County:
Hamilton Observer: McCord, Dan Notes:
Date: 2023-05-27 County:
Newton Observer: Jaskula, Jeanette Notes:
Date: 2022-08-06 County:
Porter Observer: Mysore, Keshava Notes:
Date: 2022-08-06 County:
Porter Observer: Mysore, Keshava Notes:
Date: 2021-08-07 County:
Jefferson Observer: Johnson, Stefan Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-08-05 County:
Brown Observer: Jaskula, Jeanette Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-07-29 County:
Washington Observer: Hendrix, Suzanna Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-05-22 County:
Owen Observer: VanArsdale, Linda Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-05-22 County:
Owen Observer: VanArsdale, Linda Notes: Adult
Pale Gray Bird-dropping Moth Sightings by Month
Conservation Status
ConservationBaseMap
Indiana Status
National Status
Global Status
NR
NR
NR
NR: Not ranked
Floral Associates
Pale gray bird-dropping moth larvae are generalitists, consuming the foliage of many trees and shrubs.
Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana
Family
Taxonomic Name
Common Name
Order: Cornales Cornaceae Cornus spp.dogwoods Order: Ericales Ericaceae Gaylussacia spp.huckleberries Vaccinium spp.blueberries Order: Fagales Betulaceae Betula spp.birches Ostrya virginiana hop-hornbeam, aka ironwood Fagaceae Quercus spp.oaks Order: Lamiales Oleaceae Fraxinus spp.ashes Order: Malvales Tiliaceae Tilia americana American basswood Order: Rosales Rosaceae Aronia spp.chokeberry Pyracantha coccinea scarlet firethorn Order: Rosales Malus spp.apples and crabapples Ulmaceae Ulmus spp.elms Order: Salicales Salicaceae Populus spp.poplars Salix spp.willows Order: Sapindales Aceraceae Acer spp.maples