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Dyspteris abortivaria
Family: Geometrid. The only species of the Genus Dyspteris in North America. Adults likely do not feed.
Eastern North America (Quebec to Florida, west to Texas, north to Manitoba). Flight: mid-April to August. Near edges, woodlands, with hostplants. Host Plants: Grape (Vitis spp.) and Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus spp.).
Size: 1". 10:06 pm EST. Temp 72. Observed under a porch light.
Spotted on Jul 22, 2012
Submitted on Jul 23, 2012
2 Comments
I agree, it is beautiful. Supposedly it gets its name from the wings being nearly impossible to pin for collections!
What is so bad about this beautiful moth? :)