Peacockia is a subgenus of the genus Anthrenus of the subfamily Megatominae within the family of skin beetles. Only one African species is currently described.
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.
In females, all visible abdominal sternites are covered by scales.
There is only one species in the subgenus, with previous members being transferred to related subgenus Setapeacockia (Háva, 2008):