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Xanthotype urticaria
Family: Geometridae, Subfamily: Ennominae. Bright pale - medium yellow variably speckled and blotched tan to purplish brown. PM line is sometimes a complete band. Males are typically more heavily patterned than larger females. Typical WS size is 30-40 mm. This one 30 mm (small). Hosts: Various trees and low plants including catnip, goldenrod and dogwood.
Meadows, fields and lawns. Attracted to light
Flash night photo on glass window.
Spotted on Sep 8, 2012
Submitted on Sep 10, 2012
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