Geometridae: Ennominae

1890 (ABH70.212) Sharp-angled Peacock Macaria alternata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR07540

Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
 Photo © Martin Lovell
Carmarthenshire
 Photo © Martin Lovell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

This species is very similar to the Peacock Moth (M. notata).

 

Pupates just beneath the ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): sallows (Salix spp.), willows (Salix spp.), Sea-buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Flying: Two generations, late May-early July and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Scrub heathland, open broadleaved and coniferous woodland, fens, and coastal sand-dunes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

Similar Species
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Peacock Moth Macaria notata

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
Green, brown, grey
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2