Peacockia is a subgenus of the genus Anthrenus of the subfamily Megatominae within the family of skin beetles.

[1] Species have antennae with 6 segments, parallel body shape, 5.0 - 7.1 mm in length (bigger than Setapeacockia).

Dorsal surface is covered with scales.

[2] In females, all visible abdominal sternites are covered by scales.

[3] There is only one species in the subgenus, with previous members being transferred to related subgenus Setapeacockia (Háva, 2008):[4][5]