Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
formerly E. urticata
Numbers
the only species in this genus in North America (
Nearctica.com)
Identification
adult has yellowish body parts and black-and-white patterned wings
Range
native to Eurasia
North American distribution seems patchy and not well known (as of Jul 2007, BugGuide has photos from British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Maine, Massachusetts, and Ontario; also reported from New Brunswick and New Hampshire). Any additional info appreciated.
Habitat
overgrown weedy areas and wood edges
Season
adults normally fly from May to August
Food
larvae feed mainly on nettle (Urtica spp.), but mint (Mentha spp.) and bindweed (Convolvulus spp.) are also used
Internet References
live adult and larva images by Ian Kimber and Ian Smith, plus common name reference and other info (UK Moths)
live adult image and other info (Jeremy Tatum, Butterflies and Moths of Southern Vancouver Island)
live adult image (Lynn Scott, Ontario)
live adult image (Dean Stables, Rawmarsh Moths, UK)
live and pinned adult images by various photographers (Moth Photographers Group)
