Metarranthis hypochraria (Herrich-Schäffer) is a animal in the Geometridae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Metarranthis hypochraria (Herrich-Schäffer)
The common metarranthis moth (Metarranthis hypochraria) is a geometrid moth found in eastern North America whose larvae feed on trees and shrubs, especially Prunus.
Metarranthis hypochraria, commonly known as the common metarranthis moth, is a moth species that belongs to the Geometridae family. This species is found in eastern North America. The larvae of Metarranthis hypochraria feed on a wide range of trees and shrubs, with a particular preference for Prunus species. These larvae are stick mimics that resemble twigs. There is one generation per year, and larvae can be found from June to July.
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