Chickweed is a common name most often applied to the plant species "Stellaria media". The larvae feed on "Stellaria" species, including "Stellaria media". Seed of the introduced common chickweed ("Stellaria media") and capeweed ("Arctotheca calendula") are also consumed. The larvae feed on "Stellaria media", "Galium" species and "Fragaria chiloensis". "Stellaria media" is common in lawns, meadows, waste places and open areas. The larvae feed on "Cerastium arvense", "Stellaria alsine", "Stellaria media" and "Stellaria holostea". "Stellaria media" is widespread in Asia, Europe, North America, and other parts of the world. "Melilotus" spp., "Stellaria media", "Chenopodium album", "Avena" spp., and others.