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Sharp-angled Peacock
Macaria alternata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1890 / 70.212
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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 47 (64%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1932.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
12/05/2025127TM18Dickleburgh
01/05/2025127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
01/05/2025+28TM09Swangey Fen
29/04/2025128TF74Titchwell
22/04/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
20/04/2025127TM18Winfarthing
03/09/2024128TF91Dereham 
01/09/2024127TG51Scratby
28/08/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
27/08/2024127TG42Eccles
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