| 70.211 ~ 1889 ~ Peacock Moth ~ Macaria notata | ||
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UK Status Local in southern England and the north-west of Scotland. Scattered colonies throughout the rest of the UK. Montgomeryshire Status Resident & migrant. First recorded in 2023 at Cemmaes, in the far west of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 14-16mm. Confusion species Sharp-angled Peacock. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Open broadleaved woodland, chalk and wooded heathland. Foodplant Birch and sallow. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa, in the debris on the ground. Larva, late June to August and September. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by SAL, 19th Aug 2023, Cemmaes |
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