Twig-mimic-larva
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Xanthotype sospeta
Crocus Geometer
Xanthotype sospeta, commonly known as the crocus geometer, is a pale yellow geometrid moth first described from Jamaica in 1773. It occurs across much of North America from Nova Scotia to British Columbia and south to Colorado and Georgia. The species inhabits deciduous and mixedwood forests. Adults are distinguished by faint brown streaks on the wings and a wingspan of approximately 62 mm. Larvae feed on low-growing shrubs and herbs including willow, dogwood, and viburnum species.