Geometridae: Ennominae

1891 (ABH70.213) Dusky Peacock Macaria signaria, (Hübner, [1809])

KR07541

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

This moth is a very rare immigrant.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-14mm.
Foodplant(s): coniferous trees
Flying: One generation, May-July
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

Similar Species
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Tawny-barred Angle Macaria liturata

Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, white, yellow, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2