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Macaria alternata

Macaria alternata

The Sharp-angled Peacock (Macaria alternata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.

The wingspan is 22-27 mm. The moth closely resembles the Peacock Moth Macaria notata but is recognisable by the wider band and the grey base colour. The moth flies from May to June .

The larva feed on sallow, alder, blackthorn and sea-buckthorn.

Notes

  1. The flight season refers to the British Isles. This may vary in other parts of the range.

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