Antaeotricha humilis — Dotted Bird-dropping moth

(Zeller, 1855)

Hodges# 1019

Etymology

Antaeotricha: Combination of the Latin ante, meaning “in front of” or “before,” with the Greek thrix, for “hair.”

humilis: Latin humilis, meaning “low,” “small,” or “obscure,” and typically refers to stature or worth. The name likely refers to the small size of this species when compared to the others of its genus.

Pronunciation

an-tee-oh-trye-kuh hyoo-mil-uhs

Other Common Names

dotted anteotricha moth

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the verified sightings of dotted bird-dropping moths 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 12/23/2020

GAIN LP Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2023-07-13	Brown	Pollock, Michele
2023-06-18	Hamilton	Kant, Nancy
2022-06-08	Brown	Jaskula, Jeanette
2021-07-29	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult
2021-07-24	St. Joseph	Mysore, Keshava
2021-05-21	Brown	Pollock, Michele	Adult
2021-05-17	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult
2020-07-29	Brown	Pollock, Michele	Adult
2020-06-07	Hamilton	McCord, Dan	Adult
2020-06-07	Hamilton	McCord, Dan	Adult

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2023-07-13 County: Brown Observer: Pollock, Michele Notes:
Date: 2023-06-18 County: Hamilton Observer: Kant, Nancy Notes:
Date: 2022-06-08 County: Brown Observer: Jaskula, Jeanette Notes:
Date: 2021-07-29 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-07-24 County: St. Joseph Observer: Mysore, Keshava Notes:
Date: 2021-05-21 County: Brown Observer: Pollock, Michele Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-05-17 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult
Date: 2020-07-29 County: Brown Observer: Pollock, Michele Notes: Adult
Date: 2020-06-07 County: Hamilton Observer: McCord, Dan Notes: Adult
Date: 2020-06-07 County: Hamilton Observer: McCord, Dan Notes: Adult

Dotted Anteotricha Moth Sightings by Month

Floral Associates

Dotted bird-dropping moth larvae are dietary specialists on the foliage of oak trees (Quercus spp).

Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana
Family	Taxonomic Name	Common Name
Order: Fagales
Fagaceae	Quercus spp.	oaks