Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Ennomos subsignaria (Hübner, [1823])
Ennomos niveosericeatus (Harris, 1855)
Eudalimia subsignaria Hübner, 1823
Phylogenetic sequence # 911229
Size
wingspan in the 35-40 mm range (BG images)
Identification
"Pure white except for yellow branches on bipectinate antennae. [of the males] Easily separated from other all-white species by angled outer margin of FW."
[description by Charles Covell
(1)]
Some individuals have a significant amount of green coloring on the wings and legs and sometimes part of the antennae:
Range
from Texas to Alberta and east to the Atlantic
Season
adults fly in July and August, earlier (late April-June) in Texas and southern states
larvae present from May to July
Food
Larvae feed on elm, apple, birch, maple, and oak
Life Cycle
One generation a year
Young larvae feed on the lower surfaces of leaves, producing shot-hole effects. Older ones eat the entire leaf except the midrib and petiole. When ready to pupate, they spin coarse, net-like cocoons of silken threads often on partially eaten leaves.
(2)
Eggs, larva, larva, pupa, adult male, adult female:
Remarks
Telenomous alsophilae is a parasite.
(2)
Calosoma scrutator will voraciously consume the larvae
(2) See Also
Eugonobapta nivosaria - Snowy Geometer - Hodges#6965
Shape of forewing is different.
Internet References
adult images (Larry Line, Maryland)
several images and biology info (Pennsylvania State U.)
live larva image (forestpests.org)
common name reference and other info (Ohio State U.)