Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Tetracis hirsutaria (Barnes & McDunnough, 1913)
Family: Geometridae
Subfamily: Ennominae
Identification:
Wing Span: 3.4-4.6 cm
Life History:
Flight: Early October - November
Caterpillar Hosts: Ceanothus, Cercocarpus, Prunus and Ribes.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: California and southern Nevada, from near 0 - 5,100 ft. elev.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
Comments:
Taxonomy Notes: None.

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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 verified sightings
Observation date: Jun 18, 2015
Submitted by: Betsy Higgins
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: Nov 05, 2021
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Observation date: Jun 06, 2015
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Region: Santa Clara County, California, United States
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: Jun 12, 2015
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Observation date: Jun 02, 2015
Submitted by: David A. Hofmann
Region: Sonoma County, California, United States
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: Jun 12, 2015
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Observation date: May 04, 2014
Submitted by: Finatic02
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: Dec 24, 2014
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Observation date: May 24, 2012
Submitted by: Josiah Gilbert
Region: San Luis Obispo County, California, United States
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: Sep 25, 2012
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