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Haematopis grataria 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Geometridae Genus: Haematopis Species: H. grataria Binomial name Haematopis grataria
(Fabricius, 1798)Synonyms - Phalaena grataria Fabricius, 1798
The Chickweed Geometer (Haematopis grataria) is a species of moth of the Geometridae family. 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.
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