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Geometridae
91a0697 – 6332   Psamatodes abydata (Guenée, [1858])
             Dot-lined Angle

© Mark Dreiling - DNA
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Synonymy: Macaria abydata Guenée, [1858]
Macaria punctolineata Packard, 1873
Semiothisa simulata Hulst, 1887
Taxonomic Notes: Psamatodes abydata (Guenée, [1858]) includes as a synonym 6332 Macaria puntolineata (Packard, 1873).
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Ferguson, D. C., 2008. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 17.2: p. 171; pl. 4.6-9. order or free PDF
  • Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Psamatodes abydata
© Robin Mcleod
Psamatodes abydata
© Mike Quinn
Psamatodes abydata
© Linda Alley
Psamatodes abydata
© Bob Belmont
Psamatodes abydata
– © CNC - Jocelyn Gill
Psamatodes abydata
– © CNC - Jocelyn Gill
Psamatodes abydata
– © CNC - Jocelyn Gill
Psamatodes abydata
- ventral – © CNC - Jocelyn Gill
Psamatodes abydata
[02-SRNP-13145] – © Janzen & Hallwachs
Psamatodes abydata
[02-SRNP-11349] – © Janzen & Hallwachs
Psamatodes abydata
22mm – © Jim Vargo
Psamatodes abydata
© Ann Hendrickson LG
Larva fed on Huisache/Acacia smallii
Psamatodes abydata
© Ann Hendrickson LG
Larva fed on Huisache/Acacia smallii
Psamatodes abydata
© Ann Hendrickson LG
Larva fed on Huisache/Acacia smallii
Psamatodes abydata
© Ann Hendrickson LG
Late stage, note darkening on edges of the head
Psamatodes abydata
© Ann Hendrickson LG
Larva thickened, turned red, and dropped
Psamatodes abydata
© George Smiley LG
on Gleditsia triacanthos

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