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Juniper-Twig Geometer - Patalene olyzonaria Total Wingspan: ~35 mm. Tan/orange forewings with a faint antemedial line and a bold blackish postmedial line that kinks inward before reaching the costa. The subterminal area had some black blotches. Apex is hooked. Hosts: Juniper, white cedar, and possibly pine.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a light in a rural area. Geotagged,Juniper-twig geometer,Patalene olyzonaria,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Juniper-Twig Geometer - Patalene olyzonaria

Total Wingspan: ~35 mm. Tan/orange forewings with a faint antemedial line and a bold blackish postmedial line that kinks inward before reaching the costa. The subterminal area had some black blotches. Apex is hooked. Hosts: Juniper, white cedar, and possibly pine.

Habitat: Attracted to a light in a rural area.

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  1. Gorgeous individual! <3 Posted 6 years ago
    1. Thanks, the pattern on this one was very dramatic. Posted 6 years ago

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''Patalene olyzonaria'', the juniper-twig geometer, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found from Quebec and New Hampshire to Florida, west to Texas, north to Wisconsin.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 7, 2019. Captured Jun 6, 2019 22:03 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm