Faded Angle
Common NameFaded Angle
Scientific NameMacaria notata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, heathland, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, willow, alder, hazel, oak
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars, typically green or brown, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the angled outer margin of the forewings, the mottled grey/white coloration, and the two distinct dark wavy lines across both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey and white wings, featuring prominent dark, wavy transverse lines and a distinctive angled outer margin on the forewings.
