Pale-marked Angle
Common NamePale-marked Angle
Scientific NameMacaria notata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, alder, willow, poplar, hazel
Flight PeriodMay to August (sometimes a partial second generation in September)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown 'looper' caterpillars, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees. Pupation occurs in a cocoon among leaf litter or in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale greyish-brown ground colour, distinct dark costal mark on the forewing, and wavy dark cross-lines, especially the prominent postmedian line. The hindwings have similar markings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey and brown wings, featuring several wavy dark cross-lines and a prominent dark mark on the costa of the forewing.
