Biology:Haematopis grataria
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| Species: | H. grataria
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| Haematopis grataria (Fabricius, 1798)
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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.
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.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q5638219 entry
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