Hollow-spotted Angle
Common NameHollow-spotted Angle
Scientific NameMacaria signaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatConiferous and mixed forests
Geographic RangeNorth America (widespread), Eurasia
Host Plantsspruce, fir, hemlock, pine, larch
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on the needles of various coniferous trees. They are well-camouflaged to resemble twigs.
Identification TipsKey features include the angular wing shape, the mottled grey-brown coloration, and a distinct dark median band across the forewings. A small, often ringed discal spot (the 'hollow spot') on the forewing is a diagnostic, though sometimes subtle, characteristic.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with angular wings, typically light brown or greyish-tan, marked with darker brown or black mottling and a distinct dark median band across the forewings.
