Patalene olyzonaria - Juniper-twig Geometer

Patalene olyzonaria - Juniper-twig Geometer

The wingtips have a slightly hooked shape. Compare with the Arched Hooktip (Drepana arcuata), which has more curved hooks and different placement of the two dark spots that are often present.

Durham, NC 7/8/09

Patalene olyzonaria - Juniper-twig Geometer

Madison Co., NC 7/29/12

Patalene olyzonaria - Juniper-twig Geometer

Orange Co., NC 8/23/09

Patalene olyzonaria - Juniper-twig Geometer

Durham, NC 10/1/07

Patalene olyzonaria - Juniper-twig Geometer

Durham, NC 10/20/05

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