Netted Mountain Moth Macaria carbonaria
Netted Mountain Moth Macaria carbonaria
70.216 BF1895
[= Semiothisa carbonaria]
Wingspan 23-25 mm.
This small geometrid moth is locally resident in the moorlands and mountains of the Scottish Highlands.
It is a day-flying species and can be found visiting the flowers of suitable plants growing in its favoured habitat. It is quite an early-flying species, being on the wing between April and June.
The small green caterpillars feed on bearberry (Arctylostaphylos uva-ursi).
This small geometrid moth is locally resident in the moorlands and mountains of the Scottish Highlands.
It is a day-flying species and can be found visiting the flowers of suitable plants growing in its favoured habitat. It is quite an early-flying species, being on the wing between April and June.
The small green caterpillars feed on bearberry (Arctylostaphylos uva-ursi).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 84 |
| May | 477 |
| June | 16 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 1 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
