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Sharp-angled Peacock
Macaria alternata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1890 / 70.212
Photo © Kevan Brett,  06/05/2022 - Ormesby St. Margaret

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Peacock Moth
Macaria notata
Forewing: 13-15mm
Flight: Two generations
May - July, August
Foodplant:   sallows, willows, Sea Buckthorn, Alder
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Scrub heathland , open broadleaved and coniferous woodland, fens, and coastal sand-dunes.

Similar to the Peacock Moth (Macaria notata). Sharp-angled Peacock has darker grey-brown forewing ground colour and a more obvious subterminal band which is also visible on the underside of the hindwing.

Recorded in 43 (58%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1932.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
14/05/2024228TF74Titchwell
13/05/2024127TG42Eccles
30/04/2024128TF74Titchwell
07/09/2023127TG42Eccles
05/09/2023128TF74Holme NNR
04/09/2023127TG42Eccles
31/08/2023128TF74Holme NNR
30/08/2023128TF74Holme NNR
29/08/2023128TF74Holme NNR
29/08/2023128TF74Titchwell
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