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Juniper-Twig Geometer - Patalene olyzonaria This species is so variable!<br /> <br /> Total Wingspan: ~35 mm. Tan/brown forewings with an antemedial line and a bold blackish postmedial line that kinks inward before reaching the costa. the wings were speckled. Apex is hooked.<br /> <br /> Attracted to an LED light (395 nm) in a semi-rural area Geotagged,Juniper-twig geometer,Patalene olyzonaria,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Juniper-Twig Geometer - Patalene olyzonaria

This species is so variable!

Total Wingspan: ~35 mm. Tan/brown forewings with an antemedial line and a bold blackish postmedial line that kinks inward before reaching the costa. the wings were speckled. Apex is hooked.

Attracted to an LED light (395 nm) in a semi-rural area

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The Juniper-twig geometer

''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.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 13, 2019. Captured Jun 12, 2019 20:47 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm