Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1728     *     Garden Carpet     *     Xanthorhoe fluctuata Widespread, common Wingspan: 18-25mm Flight time: April-October Habitat: Found in suburban and rural habitats Larval food plants: Brassicas including Garlic Mustard

Garden Carpet, Xanthorhoe fluctuata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. August 2010 and June 2011