Geometridae

70.219 Tamarisk Peacock Chiasmia aestimaria (Hübner, [1809])

Immigrant

Similar species: This moth is unlikely to be mistaken for any other British or Irish species.

Forewing: 11 to 14mm

Habitats: On the European mainland; sand-dunes, river margins and gardens.

Habits: The moth comes to light. A potential colonist on the east coast where Tamarisk has naturalised.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Tamarisk.

On the European mainland it has also been recorded feeding on Bog Myrtle.