Metarranthis hypochraria

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Metarranthis hypochraria, the common metarranthis moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in eastern North America.[http://bugguide.net/node/view/251885 Bug Guide]

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.[http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/insects/cateast/metahypo.htm NPWRC :: Caterpillars of Eastern Forests] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110630094542/http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/insects/cateast/metahypo.htm |date=2011-06-30 }}