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

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).

Documented North American Sightings as of 4/9/2020

GAIN LP Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2021-05-22	Owen	VanArsdale, Linda	Adult
2021-05-03	Brown	Byers, Ronda	Adult
2021-05-02	Jefferson	Holbrook, Brenda	Adult
2021-05-02	Jefferson	Holbrook, Brenda	Adult
2021-05-02	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult
2021-05-01	Jefferson	Holbrook, Brenda	Adult
2021-05-01	Jefferson	Holbrook, Brenda	Adult
2021-05-01	Jefferson	Holbrook, Brenda	Adult
2021-05-01	Brown	Byers, Ronda	Adult
2021-04-28	Hamilton	McCord, Dan	Adult

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2021-05-22 County: Owen Observer: VanArsdale, Linda Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-05-03 County: Brown Observer: Byers, Ronda Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-05-02 County: Jefferson Observer: Holbrook, Brenda Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-05-02 County: Jefferson Observer: Holbrook, Brenda Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-05-02 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-05-01 County: Jefferson Observer: Holbrook, Brenda Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-05-01 County: Jefferson Observer: Holbrook, Brenda Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-05-01 County: Jefferson Observer: Holbrook, Brenda Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-05-01 County: Brown Observer: Byers, Ronda Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-04-28 County: Hamilton Observer: McCord, Dan Notes: Adult

Pale Gray Bird-dropping Moth Sightings by Month

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