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.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Macaria |
| Species: | M. alternata
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| Macaria alternata (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
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Description edit
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 edit
- ^ The flight season refers to the British Isles. This may vary in other parts of the range.
References edit
- ^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Macaria alternata". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 16 February 2021 – via FUNET.
- ^ Guide to difficult species
External links edit
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