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False Crocus Moth

Xanthotype urticaria

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40.8684, -75.608

Field Notes

Description:

Family: Geometridae, Subfamily: Ennominae. A common type of Typical Geometer moth. WS, no greater than 30 mm. Yellow wings variably speckled and blotched purplish brown. Males typically more heavily patterned than females. Hosts: Various trees and low plants including catnip and goldenrod and dogwood. One or two broods.

Habitat:

Attracted to light near open woodlands and meadow.

Notes:

12:42 a.m. on the 23rd.

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PublishedJuly 23, 2012

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