Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae 1889     *     Peacock Moth     *     Macaria notata Rare in Ireland, only recorded from SW in Co. Cork and Kerry Wingspan: 28-32mm Flight time: May-July, July-August Habitat: Open woods and heaths where Birch are present Larval food plant: Birch Similar: 1890 Sharp-angled Carpet. Rare, S and SE Ireland

Peacock Moth, Macaria notata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. June 2010 and May 2011