They lack the hairs found on "Betula papyrifera". The larvae feed on the leaves of "Cornus stolonifera", "Cornus alternafolia" and "Betula papyrifera". White birch (Betula papyrifera) is the most common deciduous species. "Betula papyrifera" has a moderately heavy white wood. Paper birch ("Betula papyrifera") groves thrive along Little Creek and on Pike Knob. The larvae feed on various hardwood trees, including "Betula papyrifera", "Salix", "Populus" and "Prunus" species. "Betula alleghaniensis" (yellow birch), "Betula papyrifera" (paper birch), and "Acer saccharum" (sugar maple).