Species Details
Macaria notata
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Common NameBirch Angle
SeasonalityThe peak flight period is June.
IdentificationThis species and M. aemulataria are very similar in appearance, but are quite distinctive compared to other Macaria. The forewing is creamy white with three usually distinct transverse lines, and a bold brown patch in the middle outer third (distal to the PM line). The forewing is distinctly notched below the apex, accented by a dark fringe. Hindwing with discal spot and AM and PM lines, the margin coming to a distinct point, giving a nearly tailed appearance. M. notata is slightly larger with a paler whitish ground colour compared to aemulataria.
Scientific Name
Macaria notata
Common Name
Birch Angle
Habitat
Mesic mixedwood and deciduous forests and woodlands.
Seasonality
The peak flight period is June.
Identification
This species and M. aemulataria are very similar in appearance, but are quite distinctive compared to other Macaria. The forewing is creamy white with three usually distinct transverse lines, and a bold brown patch in…
This species and M. aemulataria are very similar in appearance, but are quite distinctive compared to other Macaria. The forewing is creamy white with three usually distinct transverse lines, and a bold brown patch in the middle outer third (distal to the PM line). The forewing is distinctly notched below the apex, accented by a dark fringe. Hindwing with discal spot and AM and PM lines, the margin coming to a distinct point, giving a nearly tailed appearance. M. notata is slightly larger with a paler whitish ground colour compared to aemulataria.
Life History
A description of the larva and pupa is provided by McGuffin (1972), and Wagner et al. illustrate the mature larva. Pupae hibernate, and adults come to light. An uncommon species not usually encountered in numbers.
Conservation
Not of concern.
Diet Info
Larval hosts consist primarily of birch (Betula) and alder (Alnus) species (Prentice 1963).
Range
Central BC, NWT and Nunavit east to Nova Scotia, south to Colorado and North Carolina (McGuffin 1972).
Citation
Page Citation for Macaria notata
Page Citation
"Species Details - Macaria notata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-4627. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
References
Author
Prentice, R. M.
Title
Forest Lepidoptera of Canada. (1963)
Publication Date
1963
Volume
3
Pages
281
Author
Wagner, D.L, D.L. Ferguson, T.L. McCabe and R.C. Reardon
Title
Geometroid Caterpillars of Northeastern and Appalachian Forests
Publication Date
2001
Pages
239
Author
McGuffin, W. C.
Title
Guide to the Geometridae of Canada. II. Subfamily Ennominae. 1.
Publication Date
1972
Series Title
Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada
Volume
86
Pages
159
Specimen Information
There are 39 specimens of this Species.
BIRD16235 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-06-10
BIRD16236 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-06-25
BIRD16237 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2005-06-25
BIRD17298 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-03
BIRD20448 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2007-06-15
UASM9376 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bilby
Date Collected1923-06-14
UASM9403 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, High Prairie
Date Collected1920-07-16
UASM9412 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bilby
Collected ByBryant, O.
Date Collected1924-06-01
UASM9417 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1915-05-22
UASM9418 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1918-06-26
UASM9419 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByMackie, D.
Date Collected1922-06-09
CBCC806 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Moose Lake Provincial Park
Collected BySchmidt, B. C.
Date Collected2003-06-12
BIRD31192 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rimbey
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2009-07-12
BIRD33513 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Lake Recreation Area
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2010-06-27
BIRD34965 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2011-06-22
BIRD35813 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Erskine
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2012-06-23
BIRD36617 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Rimbey
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2013-06-23
BIRD37404 - Macaria notata
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Winfield
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2014-06-27