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Crocus Geometer Moth (Xanthotype sp. ) Large, yellow Geometrid moth with violet to pink spots. Xanthotype species are only distinguishable by examination of genitalia. I do not have this skillset, so I will leave this at the Xanthotype genus.<br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> <br /> At porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63380/crocus_geometer_moth_xanthotype_sp._.html" title="Crocus Geometer Moth (Xanthotype sp. )"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/63380_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=%2BuDZDbcEaKk6Zhj7MRsoa74%2BJ2w%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Crocus Geometer Moth (Xanthotype sp. ) Large, yellow Geometrid moth with violet to pink spots. Xanthotype species are only distinguishable by examination of genitalia. I do not have this skillset, so I will leave this at the Xanthotype genus.<br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> <br /> At porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63381/crocus_geometer_moth_xanthotype_sp._.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63382/crocus_geometer_moth_xanthotype_sp._.html Geotagged,Moth Week 2018,Summer,United States,crocus geometer moth,geometer moth,geometrid,lepidoptera,moth,moths,xanthotype" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63381/crocus_geometer_moth_xanthotype_sp._.html" title="Crocus Geometer Moth (Xanthotype sp. )"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/63381_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=f%2BcU9HdS3WCNLbOOfZ7v2fJYZFU%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Crocus Geometer Moth (Xanthotype sp. ) Large, yellow Geometrid moth with violet to pink spots. Xanthotype species are only distinguishable by examination of genitalia. I do not have this skillset, so I will leave this at the Xanthotype genus.<br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> <br /> At porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63380/crocus_geometer_moth_xanthotype_sp._.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63382/crocus_geometer_moth_xanthotype_sp._.html Geotagged,Moth Week 2018,Summer,United States,crocus geometer moth,geometer moth,geometrid,lepidoptera,moth,moths,xanthotype" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Moth Week 2018,Summer,United States,crocus geometer moth,geometer moth,geometrid,lepidoptera,moth,moths,xanthotype Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Crocus Geometer Moth (Xanthotype sp. )

Large, yellow Geometrid moth with violet to pink spots. Xanthotype species are only distinguishable by examination of genitalia. I do not have this skillset, so I will leave this at the Xanthotype genus.

Habitat:

At porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines.

Crocus Geometer Moth (Xanthotype sp. ) Large, yellow Geometrid moth with violet to pink spots. Xanthotype species are only distinguishable by examination of genitalia. I do not have this skillset, so I will leave this at the Xanthotype genus.<br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> <br /> At porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63381/crocus_geometer_moth_xanthotype_sp._.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63382/crocus_geometer_moth_xanthotype_sp._.html Geotagged,Moth Week 2018,Summer,United States,crocus geometer moth,geometer moth,geometrid,lepidoptera,moth,moths,xanthotype

Crocus Geometer Moth (Xanthotype sp. ) Large, yellow Geometrid moth with violet to pink spots. Xanthotype species are only distinguishable by examination of genitalia. I do not have this skillset, so I will leave this at the Xanthotype genus.<br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> <br /> At porch lights near front yard (open field). Surrounded by mixed hardwoods/loblolly pines.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63380/crocus_geometer_moth_xanthotype_sp._.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/63382/crocus_geometer_moth_xanthotype_sp._.html Geotagged,Moth Week 2018,Summer,United States,crocus geometer moth,geometer moth,geometrid,lepidoptera,moth,moths,xanthotype

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    Gary B
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    I just leave this one at genus level, too. I'm sure there are two species here but after pouring over many photos and field guides wound up getting confused even more. Posted 7 years ago

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