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UI Yellow Moth 1 - Xanthotype

UI Yellow Moth 1 - Xanthotype
Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
June 7, 2009
Size: @2 1/2"
Visited my backyard while I was grilling.

Help with the ID will be appreciated. And if it is Bob Patterson who helps....since I should not RSVP, I wanted to say thanks for the previous help and any in the future. :-)

Moved
Moved from Moths.

Geometer
False Crocus Geometer (Xanthotype urticaria)

 
Thank you
Thanks, lepman. Even though I jumped the gun and thanked Bob...I really appreciate your letting me know the id.

 
See Remarks Section on Species Page in Guide....
.... which I think was wisely contributed by Tony Thomas. It is probably futile to try to differentiate species based on photographs. Moth that are sharply differentiated by coloration at the same location on the same day are almost certainly of a single species. Enjoy the variations.

 
Interesting reading.
I'm already confused enough amongst all the different species without more confusion within the same species. :-) I think I'll leave the genitalia inspection for the more expert members of the membership. The more I learn, the less I know.

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