Irish moths
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Family: Geometridae Sub-family: Geometrinae
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Large Emerald
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Geometra papilionaria Widespread, locally common Wingspan: 40-50mm Flight time: June-August Habitat: Heaths, moors and woodland Larval food plant: Mainly Birch, also Hazel, Alder and Beech |
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010