The moth itself DOES NOT eat at all The larva feeds on Hickory (Juglans), Persimmon (Diospyros), Sweetgum(Liquidamber), and Birch(Betula). In my area, Sweetgum is the BEST! -- Mike Soukup mikayak at ix.netcom.com click here to send E-mail=> mailto:mikayak at ix.netcom.com