Moth Caterpillars
Feeding on Birch Trees
(Betula spp.)

Moth Species  
Scientific Name Common Name
Achatia distincta Distinct Quaker
Acleris logiana Tortricid Moth sp.
Acrolophus morus Tineid Moth sp.
Acronicta americana American Dagger Moth
Acronicta betulae Birch Dagger Moth
Acronicta dactylina Fingered Dagger Moth
Acronicta inclara Unclear Dagger Moth
Acronicta innotata Unmarked Dagger Moth
Acronicta lepusculina Cottonwood Dagger Moth
Acronicta ovata Ovate Dagger Moth
Acronicta radcliffei Radcliffe's Dagger Moth
Aethalura intertexta Four-Lined Gray
Automeris io Io Moth
Cabera erythemaria Yellow-Dusted Cream Moth
Callosamia promethea Promethea Moth
Cepphis armataria Scallop Moth
Ceratomia amyntor Elm Sphinx
Datana angusii Angus' Datana
Datana drexelii Drexel's Datana
Drepana arcuata Masked Birch Caterpillar
Furcula cinerea Gray Furcula
Hyalophora cecropia Cecropia Moth
Hydrelia inornata Unadorned Carpet
Hypomecis umbrosaria Umber Moth
Lacinipolia lorea Brindled Arches
Lithophane hemina Hemina Pinion
Lochmaeus manteo Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar
Lycophotia phyllophora
(syn. Heptagrotis phyllophora)
Noctuid Moth sp.
Oligia illocata Wandering Brocade
Oligocentra lignicolor White-Streaked Prominent
Oreta rosea Rose Hooktip
Paleacrita vernata Spring Cankerworm
Paonias myops Small-Eyed Sphinx
Peridea ferruginea Chocolate Prominent
Plagodis alcoolaria Hollow-Spotted Plagodis
Probole alienaria Alien Probole
Raphia frater The Brother
Schizura ipomoeae Morning Glory Prominent
Schizura unicornis Unicorn Caterpillar
Sicya macularia Sharp-Lined Yellow
Smerinthus jamaicensis Twin-Spotted Sphinx
Synanthedon scitula* Dogwood Borer
Venusia comptaria Brown-Shaded Carpet
Xanthorhoe lacustrata Toothed Brown Carpet
Zale minerea Colorful Zale

*caterpillars bore through wood

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