Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1209504

Barberry Geometer
Rheumaptera meadii

Observation date: August 08, 2015
Date notes: July & August
Submitted by: Susan McSwain
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We are in the process of eradicating Barberry plants from our property. If this species of moth only eats Barberry, I guess it is on its way out of this locale. However, it can be found elsewhere in Nelson County.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 13, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Nelson County