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Sharp-angled Peacock
Macaria
alternata
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae
: Ennominae
1890
/
70.212
Photo ©
Chris Tyler-Smith, Yali Xue
, 24th August 2023, Linton TL560465
Similar Cambs Species
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
Recorded in
2 (5%)
of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in
1978.
Last Recorded in
2018.
Latest 5 Records
Date
#
VC
10k Area
27/07/2018
+
29
TL66
-
Chippenham/Cheveley
16/06/2014
+
29
TL57
-
Ely/Stretham/Soham
25/07/1989
+
29
TL57
-
Ely/Stretham/Soham
24/06/1988
+
29
TL57
-
Ely/Stretham/Soham
15/07/1986
+
29
TL57
-
Ely/Stretham/Soham
Further info:
Macaria alternata
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