Xanthotype Explained

Xanthotype is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae described by Warren in 1894.^[1]

Species

Listed alphabetically:^[2]

• Xanthotype attenuaria Swett, 1918 – attentive crocus soldier^[3]
• Xanthotype barnesi Swett, 1918
• Xanthotype rufaria Swett, 1918 – rufous geometer
• Xanthotype sospeta (Drury, 1773) – crocus geometer
• Xanthotype urticaria Swett, 1918 – false crocus geometer

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . November 5, 2004 . Xanthotype Warren, 1894 . Butterflies and Moths of the World . . October 11, 2020.
2. Web site: Savela . Markku . Xanthotype Warren, 1894 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . February 2, 2019.
3. Web site: 911169.00 – 6744 – Xanthotype attenuaria – Swett, 1918 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . February 2, 2019.