Four-spotted Angle
Common NameFour-spotted Angle
Scientific NameMacaria notata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, alder, willow, hazel, oak
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are green or brown loopers, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy dark lines across the grey-brown wings and the somewhat angled wing shape. The cryptic coloration helps it blend seamlessly with tree bark.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey and brown wings, featuring several wavy, darker transverse lines and a slightly angled outer margin. It has a cryptic pattern that blends well with tree bark.
