Netted mountain moth  (Macaria carbonaria)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

In the British Isles, this moth is known only from the central Scottish Highlands, where it has a fairly scattered distribution. Elsewhere, it is found in northern mainland Europe, where it is relatively common in areas of Norway, Sweden and Finland. In central Europe it occurs on mountains, reaching as far south as the Alps and east to north-east Siberia (4).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

As the English name of this moth suggests, it does indeed occur on mountain sides as well as moorlands (2).

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