Eudeilinia herminiata — Northern Eudeilinia

(Guenée, 1857)

Hodges# 6253

Etymology

Eudeilinia: Specifics on the name are undocumented, however the combination of the Latin words found in the word provide some clues. The combination of eu meaning “true or good,” and linia meaning “line or thread” translates to “good line” which, is likely in reference to the thread-like pattern on the wings.

herminiata: The Latin word herminina meaning “great.”

Pronunciation

yoo-day-lie-nye-uh her-mye-nye-ay-tuh

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the confirmed sightings of the Northern Eudeilinia 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 Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2023-08-04	LaGrange	Selzer, Doug
2020-07-19	Newton	Welton, Rick	Adult
2018-08-04	Fountain	Frazier, Carla	Adult
2018-07-13	LaGrange	Selzer, Doug	Adult

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2023-08-04 County: LaGrange Observer: Selzer, Doug Notes:
Date: 2020-07-19 County: Newton Observer: Welton, Rick Notes: Adult
Date: 2018-08-04 County: Fountain Observer: Frazier, Carla Notes: Adult
Date: 2018-07-13 County: LaGrange Observer: Selzer, Doug Notes: Adult

Eudeilinia herminiata Sightings by Month

Conservation Status

• Global status: G5 (secure)
• National status: NNR (not ranked)
• Indiana status: NR (not ranked)

Floral Associates

Northern eudeilinia caterpillars feed exclusively on the foliage of Dogwoods (Cornus spp.).

Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana
Family	Taxonomic Name	Common Name
Order: Cornales
Cornaceae	Cornus spp.	dogwoods