Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 914037

False Crocus Geometer
Xanthotype urticaria

Observation date: August 02, 2013
Submitted by: Jeff Brown
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: designandsound13
Verified date: August 17, 2013
Coordinator notes: Thank you for your submission! I believe this to be a False Crocus Geometer (Xanthotype Urticaria), but there are a couple closely related Xanthotype species that are indistinguishable without close examination of their reproductive glands.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Montgomery County