Biology:Haematopis grataria

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Chickweed geometer
Chickweed Geometer - Haematopis grataria, Backus Woods, Walsingham, Ontario.jpg
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H. grataria
Binomial name
Haematopis grataria
(Fabricius, 1798)
Synonyms
  • Phalaena grataria Fabricius, 1798

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