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Speranza pustularia
Family: Geometrid. No other pure white moth has four orangish-yellow markings along the forewing costa.
Eastern North America - north to Saskatchewan - south to Florida - west to Mississippi. Deciduous and mixed woods; adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. Flight: May to July in the south; June to August in the north. Host Plants: Maple (especially Red Maple [Acer rubrum]) but have also been recorded on Birch, Cherry, Poplar, Fir (Abies spp.), Hemlock (Tsuga spp.) and Tamarack.
Size: 1". 7:58 am EST. Temp: 75. Observed under a porch light.
Spotted on Jul 23, 2012
Submitted on Jul 23, 2012
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