V-Moth
Common NameV-Moth
Scientific NameMacaria wauaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatGardens, hedgerows, woodlands, parks, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantscurrant, gooseberry, Ribes spp.
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of currant and gooseberry plants, pupating in the soil. Adults are nocturnal and typically emerge in mid-summer.
Identification TipsKey features for identification are the distinctive dark V-shaped markings on the forewings, which are usually clearly visible against the mottled grey-brown background.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled greyish-brown wings, characterized by prominent dark V-shaped markings on the forewings.
