Geometridae: Ennominae

07543 V-Moth Macaria wauaria, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1897 (ABH70.215)

Trigrad, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 1st July 2006
Trigrad, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 1st July 2006
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Trigrad, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 1st July 2006
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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General Information

Pupates in a cocoon in the leaves of the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Black Currant (Ribes nigrum), Red Currant (Ribes rubrum), Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Gardens, allotments and other cultivated areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, green, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2