Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1123366

Chickweed Geometer
Haematopis grataria

Observation date: May 29, 2017
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Barely saw this little (female) moth down in the grass in an open field in Lawrence, Kansas, but its unique shape and colors caught my eye. Looks very similar to the Bloodvein Moth, but had to do more research to identify. Weather: Approx. 80 degrees, 40% humidity, sunny. Size: Approx. 1" wingspan
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 02, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Douglas County, United States, Kansas