Geometridae
91a0463 –
7312 Spargania magnoliata
Guenée, [1858]
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Larva and Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Geraniaceae Onagraceae. Host genera: Chamaenerion Epilobium Fuchsia Geranium Oenothera Pelargonium. (Shropshire & Douglas 2025) |
| Similar Species: |
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
magnoliata Guenée, [1858] (Spargania) - MONA 1983: 7312ssp. a. magnoliata Guenée, [1858] (Spargania) cumatilis (Grote & Robinson, 1867) (Coenocalpe) incommodata (Walker, 1862) (Lobophora) placidata (Walker, 1862) (Larentia) ziczacata (Walker, 1862) (Larentia)ssp. b. pernotata (Hulst, 1898) (Hydriomena)ssp. c. quadripunctata (Packard, 1871) (Cidaria)ssp. d. ruptata Barnes & McDunnough, 1917 (Spargania) |
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| References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.) |
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
- Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
- Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 32.16f; p. 226. Book Review and ordering
- Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
- Species Page at E. H. Strickland Museum
- Species Page at Mass Moths
- Species Page at iNaturalist
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© John Davis [T]

© Dick Wilson

© Jim Moore - DNA
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© Gary Anweiler
LG – © Jim Troubridge

27mm – © Jim Vargo
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