Haematopis
Haematopis is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae erected by Jacob Hübner in 1823. Its only species, Haematopis grataria, the chickweed geometer, was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1823.[1] 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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| Genus: | Haematopis Hübner, 1823 |
| Species: | H. grataria |
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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.
References
- Savela, Markku. "Haematopis Hübner, 1823". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
External links
- McLeod, Robin (February 11, 2019). "Species Haematopis grataria - Chickweed Geometer - Hodges#7146". BugGuide. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- "910554.00 – 7146 – Haematopis grataria – Chickweed Geometer Moth – (Fabricius, 1798)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- Anweiler, G. G. (November 23, 2003). "Species Page - Haematopis grataria". Entomology Collection. University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
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