Netted Mountain Moth

Macaria carbonaria

Photo © Marko Tohtinen

Netted Mountain Moth

Macaria carbonaria

Photo © Marko Tohtinen



Macaria carbonaria, the netted mountain moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Carl Alexander Clerck in 1759. It is found in the northern part of the Palearctic realm.

The wingspan is 23–25 mm (0.91–0.98 in). Adults are on wing from April to June. It is a day-flying species and can be found visiting the flowers of various plants.

The larvae feed on Arctostaphylos uva-ursi.

Source: Wikipedia

Foodplants

The primary larval foodplant is Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi).