Family: Crambidae        Sub-family: Pyraustinae 1390     *     Udea prunalis Widespread, common Wingspan: 20-24mm Flight time: July-August Habitat: Usually associated with Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) Food plant: Leaves of various herbaceous plants including Honeysuckle, Dead-nettle, Woundwort and Dog's Mercury

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010