Eudeilinia herminiata explained

Eudeilinia herminiata, the northern eudeilinia, is a moth in the family Drepanidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1857. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia to Newfoundland, south to Florida and west to Texas.^[1] The habitat consists of deciduous woods and wood edges.

The wingspan is 25–30 mm.^[2] Adults are on wing from April to September in one generation per year.^[3]

The larvae feed on Cornus species.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 850021.00 – 6253 – Eudeilinia herminiata – Northern Eudeilinea Moth – (Guenée, [1858]) ]. North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 14, 2018.
2. http://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu/browse/family-drepanidae/subfamily-drepaninae/eudeilinia/eudeilinia-herminiata/ Pacific Northwest Moths
3. Web site: McLeod . Robin . August 30, 2016 . Species Eudeilinia herminiata - Northern Eudeilinia - Hodges#6253 . BugGuide . August 14, 2018.