Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1020231

Rufous Geometer Moth
Xanthotype rufaria

Observation date: November 29, 2014
Submitted by: bentert
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth was perched on the outside of a screen, attracted to light. It was calm and the low that night was upper 40s. It was probably in the low 60s to upper 50s at this time. The moth allowed close approach.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: December 21, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Sarasota County