| Macaria alternata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Tribe: | Macariini |
| Genus: | Macaria |
| Species: | M. alternata |
| Binomial name | |
| Macaria alternata Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 |
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| Synonyms | |
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Semiothisa alternaria |
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The Sharp-angled Peacock (Macaria alternata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.
The wingspan is 22–27 mm. The moth closely resembles the Peacock Moth Macaria notata but is recognisable by the wider band and the grey base colour. The moth flies from May to June [1].
The larva feed on sallow, alder, blackthorn and sea-buckthorn.