Macaria liturata

Macaria liturata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Tribe: Macariini
Genus: Macaria
Species: M. liturata
Binomial name
Macaria liturata
Clerck, 1759
Synonyms

Semiothisa liturata

The Tawny-barred Angle (Macaria liturata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.

The wingspan is 22–27 mm. The length of the forewings is 11–13 mm. The moth flies from May to September [1].

The caterpillars feed on coniferous trees such as Scots pine.

Notes

  1. ^ The flight season refers to the Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.

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