Chickweed Geometer

Haematopisgrataria

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Barling, Arkansas

Cornelia, Georgia

Benton, Kentucky

Oakland, Maryland

Cincinnati, Ohio

Corning, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Stilwell, Oklahoma

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Stafford, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:
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DiOhio

Corning, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2007 | Positive
Other host plants for this moth are clovers and other low plants.

It often flies in fields during the day.
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melody

Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | July 2006 | Positive
This small moth is easily identified by the unique pink stripes and spots.

The caterpillar feeds mainly on chickweed, knotweed and smartweed..three of the most annoying garden weeds.

The male moth is identified by the feathery antennae, while the female has plain antennae.
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