Macaria is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae erected by John Curtis in 1826.

Palpi hairy, obliquely porrect (extending forward), and reaching beyond the short frontal tuft.

Antennae of male ciliated, rarely serrate (shaped like a saw tooth).

Vein 3 from angle of cell.

Hindwings with the strongly angled outer margin at vein 4 and slightly at vein 6.