Tawny-barred Angle       Rannoch Looper
70.215 BF1897  -  Geometridae -  Ennominae - Macaria wauaria - V Moth Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Geometridae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: The diagnostic feature is a black V mark on the greyish-brown forewing. A large triangular shaped moth at rest. There are also three other black marks along the leading edge of the forewing.
Distribution:  Generally uncommon in Derbyshire, despite being recorded from all areas of the county. Associated with allotments and gardens where there are current bushes.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing June – August Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Simon Roddis, Clive Ashton  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 25-30mm
Forewing: 14-17mm Food Plant: Ribes species, including red and black currant and gooseberry.
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Last Recorded By: Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded
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IMAGES BELOW:  Darley Dale, Derbyshire – Images by Simon Roddis © / Cromford 2024 – Clive Ashton ©

70.215 BF1897 - V Moth - Geometridae - Macaria wauaria
V Moth – Macaria wauaria
V Moth - Geometridae - Macaria wauaria - Clive Ashton
V Moth – Macaria wauaria – Cromford 2024 – Clive Ashton
70.215 BF1897 - V Moth - Geometridae - Macaria wauaria
V Moth - Geometridae - Macaria wauaria - Clive Ashton

1897-v-moth V-Moth - Darley Dale - Simon Roddis©

Tawny-barred Angle       Rannoch Looper

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