Dusky Peacock (Macaria signaria, (Hübner, [1809]))

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.