Tawny-barred Angle (Macaria liturata, (Clerck, 1759))

Geometridae: Ennominae

1893 (ABH70.214) Tawny-barred Angle Macaria liturata, (Clerck, 1759)

Photo © Barry Dickerson

Tawny-barred Angle

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pre-2000

2000-2009

2010-2019

2020-onwards

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Earith

Photo © David Griffiths

f. nigrofulvata - Seghill, Northumberland

Photo © Ian Fisher

Storrington, West Sussex, 29th May 2017. MV trap.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Storrington, West Sussex, 29th May 2017. MV trap.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Whitelye, Monmouthshire. 3rd June 2021. Light trap. Male.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information
Pupates in fallen conifer needles or just below the ground.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
Flying: Two generations, mid May-mid June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Conifer plantations.

Regional Information

Recorded in 41 (15.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 02 May to 23 September

Similar Species

Dusky Peacock Macaria signaria

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Smooth

Colours:

Green, white, brown

No. of Proleg Pairs:

1893 (ABH70.214) Tawny-barred Angle Macaria liturata, (Clerck, 1759)

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