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V-Moth
Macaria wauaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1897 / 70.215
Photo © Brian Jones,  4/7/2013, Aldeby

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Black Currant, Red Current, Gooseberry.
Red List: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Scarce.
Gardens, allotments and other cultivated areas.

Unmistakable moth with a black V on each forewing.

Very few records in recent years.

Recorded in 38 (51%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
18/07/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
11/07/20235827TM49Aldeby (Stanley Carrs)
05/07/2023128TL79Cranwich
05/07/2023328TL79Cranwich
01/07/2023128TF71West Bilney
27/06/2023128TL79Mundford
17/07/2022127TM49Burgh St Peter
12/07/2022127TM49Thurlton
08/07/2022128TL79Mundford
08/07/2022127TG31Horning
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