Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 906119

False Crocus Geometer
Xanthotype urticaria

Observation date: June 17, 2013
Submitted by: BlackSheepofChaplin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: About 82F. 60% humidity. Sunny, breezy. Found on basement door, under deck in shade.
Status: Resident
Verified by: H.D. McGuinness
Verified date: July 21, 2013
Coordinator notes: Recent evidence has shown that this species and sospeta are not actually separate species, so I expect they will be lumped sometime soon.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Windham County