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Juniper-twig Geometer

Patalene olyzonaria

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium-small Geometrid moth. Light brown with dark AM and PM lines. Dark patches on all four wings. Dark speckling throughout light areas. Dark dot on center of abdomen visible when moth is at rest. Slightly hooked tips to forwings.

Habitat:

Suburban yard.

Reference Links:

Species Patalene olyzonaria - Juniper-twig Geometer - Hodges#6974 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJuly 29, 2013

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