Patalene olyzonaria

(Walker, 1860)
Juniper Geometer

Sort #: 1986 | P3 #: 911423 | MPG #: 6974 | PFG Page #: 242
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Larval substrate: Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar), Pinus (Pine), Thuja occidentalis (Northern White Cedar)
Phenology: Adult: 6/13 to 10/21 (340 records)

Comment: Two overlapping generations, Jun-Aug and Aug-Oct

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1864
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 527