70.215 V-Moth Copyright Martin Evans
70.215 V-Moth Copyright Martin Evans
Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans 70.215 V-Moth Copyright Martin Evans

Geometridae

70.215 V-Moth Macaria wauaria (Linnaeus, 1758)

Local

Similar species: This species is unlikely to be mistaken for any other British or Irish moth.

Forewing: 14 to 17mm

Habitats: Damp open deciduous woodland, allotments and gardens.

Habits: The moth is occasionally disturbed from its foodplants during the day. It flies from dusk and comes sparingly to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the young shoots of Black Currant, Red Currant and Gooseberry. It pupates in a cocoon spun amongst the leaves of its foodplant.