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

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: Local

Habitat

Gardens, allotments and other cultivated areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

70.215 (BF1897) V-Moth Macaria wauaria, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR07543