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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.”
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Well-marked fruitworm
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).
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GAIN LP documented in county. |
Documented North American Sightings as of 4/9/2020
| Date | County | Observer | Notes | Image1 | Image2 |
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| 2023-05-27 | Newton | Jaskula, Jeanette |
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| 2022-08-06 | Porter | Mysore, Keshava |
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| 2022-08-06 | Porter | Mysore, Keshava |
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| 2021-08-07 | Jefferson | Johnson, Stefan | Adult |
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| 2021-08-05 | Brown | Jaskula, Jeanette | Adult |
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| 2021-07-29 | Washington | Hendrix, Suzanna | Adult |
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| 2021-05-22 | Owen | VanArsdale, Linda | Adult |
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| 2021-05-22 | Owen | VanArsdale, Linda | Adult |
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| 2021-05-22 | Owen | VanArsdale, Linda | Adult |
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| 2021-05-03 | Brown | Byers, Ronda | Adult |
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| Observation Details | Images |
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| Date: 2023-05-27 County: Newton Observer: Jaskula, Jeanette Notes: |
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| Date: 2022-08-06 County: Porter Observer: Mysore, Keshava Notes: |
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| Date: 2022-08-06 County: Porter Observer: Mysore, Keshava Notes: |
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| Date: 2021-08-07 County: Jefferson Observer: Johnson, Stefan Notes: Adult |
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| Date: 2021-08-05 County: Brown Observer: Jaskula, Jeanette Notes: Adult |
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| Date: 2021-07-29 County: Washington Observer: Hendrix, Suzanna Notes: Adult |
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| Date: 2021-05-22 County: Owen Observer: VanArsdale, Linda Notes: Adult |
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| Date: 2021-05-22 County: Owen Observer: VanArsdale, Linda Notes: Adult |
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| Date: 2021-05-22 County: Owen Observer: VanArsdale, Linda Notes: Adult |
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| Date: 2021-05-03 County: Brown Observer: Byers, Ronda Notes: Adult |
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NR: Not ranked
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 |
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| 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 |
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