Common metarranthis moth

Metarranthis hypochraria

''Metarranthis hypochraria'', the common metarranthis moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in eastern North America.

The larvae feed on various trees and shrubs, but especially ''Prunus'' species. They are stick mimics. The larvae can be found from June to July in one generation per year.
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyGeometridae
GenusMetarranthis
SpeciesM. hypochraria