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

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

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70.214 (BF1893) Tawny-barred Angle Macaria liturata, (Clerck, 1759)

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