Oblique Peacock
Common NameOblique Peacock
Scientific NameChiasmia clathrata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorspale brown, grey-brown, dark brown
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, heathland, gardens, woodland edges
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia; introduced to parts of North America
Host Plantsclover, lucerne, vetch, other legumes
Flight PeriodApril to September (bivoltine or trivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown 'looper' caterpillars that feed on various herbaceous legumes. Pupation occurs in a cocoon in the soil or among leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale ground color and prominent dark brown, net-like or latticed pattern. Often flies during the day and has characteristic angular wing margins.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with broad, angular wings, typically pale brown or greyish-white with a distinctive dark brown reticulated or latticed pattern across both forewings and hindwings.
