diff --git a/tests/graphicsItems/test_ScatterPlotItem.py b/tests/graphicsItems/test_ScatterPlotItem.py
index 9c256099..1795d0a8 100644
--- a/tests/graphicsItems/test_ScatterPlotItem.py
+++ b/tests/graphicsItems/test_ScatterPlotItem.py
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ def test_scatterplotitem():
             spot.setData(None)
             app.processEvents()
 
-    plot.clear()
+    plot.close()
 
 
 def test_init_spots():