Peacock Moth
Common NamePeacock Moth
Scientific NameMacaria notata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorscream, dark brown, light brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, heathlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsBirch, Alder, Willow, Poplar, Hazel, Oak, Hawthorn
Flight PeriodMay to August (two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale ground color, prominent dark rectangular spots on the forewings, and the distinctive angled or scalloped hindwing margin.
Description
A small moth with cream-white wings featuring distinct dark brown rectangular spots and faint wavy light brown lines, with scalloped wing margins providing camouflage against bark.
