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Tawny-barred Angle
Macaria liturata (Clerck, 1759)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1893 / 70.214
Photo © Peter Hall,  Mortimer Forest

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 14-17mm
Flight: May - June and August - September
Foodplant:   Pines, spruces
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident across the region.

Most common in conifer plantations bu can occur anywhere conifers are planted.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults are readily disturbed during the day and come readily to light.

Recorded in 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
08/09/2023139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
07/09/2023139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
03/09/2023137SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
01/09/2023837SO88 - Highgate Common/Kinver
29/08/2023140SO48 - Craven Arms
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