About Antaeotricha schlaegeri Zeller, 1854
Antaeotricha schlaegeri, commonly known as Schlaeger's fruitworm moth, is a moth species that belongs to the family Oecophoridae. This species occurs in northeastern North America, with its range extending south to North Carolina and west to Kansas and Texas. The wingspan of adult moths measures 21 to 30 mm. Adult individuals of this species have an appearance that resembles bird droppings. The larvae of Antaeotricha schlaegeri feed on Quercus alba and closely related species. Larvae have also been documented feeding on Betula species.
