About Macaria minorata Packard, 1873
Macaria minorata, commonly called the minor angle moth, is a species of moth belonging to the family Geometridae. This species was first formally described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873. It is native to North America, with confirmed records across the region, ranging from Nova Scotia to Ontario and Quebec, and also including Minnesota, New England, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The wingspan of adult Macaria minorata is approximately 21 millimeters. Adult moths have been documented in flight from March through October, with the majority of sightings falling between May and August. The species produces one to two generations each year. The larvae of this moth feed on Pinus strobus. Fully grown larvae can be found from July to October.
