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Sharp-angled Peacock
Macaria alternata ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1890 / 70.212
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Braunton Burrows 2017

Similar Upper Thames Species
Peacock Moth
Macaria notata
Foodplant:   Sallows, willows, Sea Buckthorn, Alder
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Local in the region, and mainly found in the south but apparently increasing. Found in open woodland and on heathland.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 23 (16%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1980.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/08/2022222SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
15/08/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
14/08/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
13/08/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
11/08/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
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