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Moth ~24mm wingspan - Idaea productata

Moth ~24mm wingspan - Idaea productata
Tesuque, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA
May 25, 2020
Size: Wingspan ~24mm
In woods where Gambel oak predominates.

Moved
Moved from Geometrid Moths.

Moved

Geometrid Moth
It's like a very close or distorted version of a Gray Spring Moth. This is a widespread and variable species, but we should check out all of the other possible look-alikes.
Lomographa glomeraria: - or maybe - Idaea productata: That is probably a better choice for your location.

 
Wow, thanks!
This comparison is super-helpful, Bob. I'm leaning toward Idaea productata because, with the exception of one outlier among the BG images, the head hardly extends beyond the leading edge of the forewings. Also, in L. glomeraria, the hind wings seem relatively pale with lighter markings than the forewings. I just posted what I think is another example of I. productata from yesterday:
. What do you think?

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