Kingdom Animalia Family Geometridae Scientific name Haematopis grataria Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Haematopis Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
Similar Scopula limboundata, Butterflies and moths, Cyclophora pendulinaria, Pleuroprucha insulsaria, Eubaphe mendica | ||
Chickweed geometer moth geometridae haematopis grataria on wall
Haematopis grataria, the chickweed geometer, is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout the United States. In Canada it is found from Quebec to Alberta, north to the Northwest Territories.
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- Chickweed geometer moth geometridae haematopis grataria on wall
- Chickweed geometer moth geometridae haematopis grataria dorsal view
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The wingspan is 20–25 mm. Adults are on wing from May to October. It is a day-flying species.
The larvae feed on various low-growing plants, including Stellaria, Polygonum and clover.
Chickweed geometer moth geometridae haematopis grataria dorsal view
References
Haematopis grataria Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA