Sharp-angled Peacock

    Macaria alternata

    GeometridaeABH 70.212 B&F 1890

    Quite a rare moth nationally, but widespread in Somerset and far commoner here than the very similar Peacock Moth.  That said, numbers have declined considerably over the last two decades.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Sharp-angled Peacock (Macaria alternata) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Sharp-angled Peacock (Macaria alternata) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Sharp-angled Peacock (Macaria alternata) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies