Macaria alternata

Macaria alternata
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Geometridae
Genus:	Macaria
Species:	M. alternata
Binomial name
	Macaria alternata; (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Synonyms
	Semiothisa alternaria; Geometra alternata Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775; Macaria alternaria (Hübner, 1809);

Macaria alternata, the sharp-angled peacock, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in Europe, Turkey, the Caucasus, Georgia and South Siberia.

Description

The wingspan is 22–27 mm (0.87–1.06 in). The moth closely resembles the peacock moth (Macaria notata) but can usually be recognized by the deeper cut on the forewing edge (hence the name) as well as the distinctly darker grey band through both wings. However, some specimens may require examination of the genitalia for certain identification.^[2]

The moth flies from May to June.^[1]

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

Notes

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

References

^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Macaria alternata". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 16 February 2021 – via FUNET.
^ Guide to difficult species

External links

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[1] Savela, Markku (ed.). "Macaria alternata". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 16 February 2021 – via FUNET.

[2] Guide to difficult species

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