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Juniper Geometer

Patalene olyzonaria

Photo by KristenGilpin
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Field Notes

Description:

The Juniper Geometer or Juniper-twig Geometer is a highly variable moth of the Geometridae family. Hosts on Junipers (Juniperus sp.), White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) and possibly Pines (Pinus)

Habitat:

Ranges from Quebec and New Hampshire to Florida, west to Texas, north to Wisconsin.

Notes:

The wingspan is 21-25 mm. Adults are on wing from April to November.

Reference Links:

Patalene olyzonaria, Patalene olyzonaria - Juniper Geometer -- Discover Life

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
KristenGilpin
The moth was actually pretty brown. It was early morning and the lighting was less than ideal.

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PublishedDecember 13, 2012

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