Xanthotype sospeta

(Drury, 1773)
Crocus Geometer

Sort #: 1923 | P3 #: 911168 | MPG #: 6743 | PFG Page #: 228
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Larval substrate: Deciduous trees and shrubs, incl. Tilia (Basswood), Vaccinium (Blueberry), Prunus (Cherry), Ribes (Currant), Ulmus (Elm), Acer (Maple), Rosa (Rose), Viburnum
Phenology: Adult: 6/09 to 8/14 (45 records)

Comment: Rindge (1978) in his revision of the genus gives the following forewing lengths: Male: 17-23mm; female: 19-25mm. These overlap considerably with X. urticaria, but female specimens with FW length >=24mm are likely to be X. sospeta. This species appears to have just one generation, whereas X. urticaria has two.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 125