Angular Jigsaw
Common NameAngular Jigsaw
Scientific NameMacaria notata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, tan
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, alder, willow, hazel
Flight PeriodApril to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown 'inchworms' that mimic twigs, feeding on various deciduous trees. They pupate in a cocoon among leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive broad, dark brown median band on the light brown forewings and the wavy or scalloped outer wing margin.
Description
A medium-sized moth with light brown forewings featuring a broad, irregular dark brown median band and a scalloped outer margin.
