Laced Day-Moth
Common NameLaced Day-Moth
Scientific NameMacaria notata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, yellow
HabitatWoodlands, forests, heathland, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, willow, alder, hazel, oak
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typical 'looper' caterpillars, feeding on various trees and shrubs. They pupate in a cocoon on the ground, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled dark brown and white wing pattern, the prominent dark spot near the leading edge of the forewing, and the pale yellow body visible between the wings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a striking pattern of dark brown and white patches across its wings, often with a prominent dark discal spot on the forewing and a pale yellowish abdomen.
