Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Infraorder Heteroneura Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Suborder Glossata Scientific name Eudryas grata | |
Order Lepidoptera
(Moths + butterflies) Similar Eudryas, Eudryas unio, Agaristinae, Alypia octomaculata, Psychomorpha epimenis | ||
Eudryas grata is a moth known as the beautiful wood nymph. The caterpillars are known to feed on the Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia).
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Range
Many regions of North America
Adult
Adult is visually comparable to bird droppings, presumably beneficial for camouflage. Fore-wings are largely white in colour, with accents of golden brown and copper brown (see image for typical patterning). Black head and antennae, with a black dorsal stripe continuing down to the upper abdomen. Abdomen and hind-wings are largely yellowish/cream in colour. When at rest, it's forelimbs typically sit prominently forward; these forelimbs appear thick and fluffy (though the tips are bare), making its appearance reminiscent of a sloth hanging from a tree.
References
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