Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 763423

False Crocus Geometer
Xanthotype urticaria

Observation date: August 05, 2012
Submitted by: Ilona L.
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: March 13, 2013
Coordinator notes: The two species that are found in this area are said to be indistinguishable except by genaltalic disection. But I am placing it here as some authors say the darker yellow and larger maroon spots are found in this species.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Dane County

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