Butterflies and Moths of North America

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10-spotted Rhododendron Moth
Dysstroma sobria (Swett, 1917)
Family: Geometridae
Subfamily: Larentiinae
Identification: Forewing with a white median band and dark brown basal and postmedian bands.
Wing Span: 3.8 cm.
Life History:
Flight: Midsummer.
Caterpillar Hosts: Rhododendron, Salal (Gaultheria shallon)
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Comments: Changed spelling from sobra to sobria.

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Verified Sightings

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Observation date: Jun 23, 2011
Submitted by: davidwdroppers
Region: Whatcom County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 24, 2011
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Observation date: Oct 18, 2008
Submitted by: davidwdroppers (David Droppers)
Region: Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (John Davis)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
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