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Patalene olyzonaria
Juniper Geometer Moth, juniper-twig geometer
Patalene olyzonaria, commonly known as the juniper-twig geometer or Juniper Geometer Moth, is a small geometrid moth native to eastern North America. It is notable for its association with coniferous host plants, particularly junipers. The species exhibits an extended flight period with multiple generations per year, making it a common late-season moth at blacklight stations.
Tetracis pallulata
Tetracis pallulata is a geometrid moth first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1887. The species is restricted to western North America, with adults active in late summer and fall. Larvae feed on conifers in several genera including Abies, Picea, Pseudotsuga, and Tsuga. The species has been treated under the synonym Synaxis pallulata in some taxonomic treatments.