Macaria notata

Macaria notata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Tribe: Macariini
Genus: Macaria
Species: M. notata
Binomial name
Macaria notata
Linnaeus, 1758
Synonyms

Semiothisa notata

The Peacock Moth (Macaria notata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.

The wingspan is 28–32 mm. The moth closely resembles the Macaria alternata. The moth flies from May to June [1].

The caterpillars mainly feed on birch.

Notes

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

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