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Sharp-angled Peacock
Macaria alternata
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Peacock Moth
Macaria notata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1889 / 70.211

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 10 May to 31 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 9 (41%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1976.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/08/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
19/08/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
17/08/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
10/08/2023130SP94 - Cranfield, Marston Moretaine
25/06/2022+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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Forewing: 14-16mm
Flight: Two generations
May - July, July - August
Foodplant:   Birch
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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