Irish moths
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Family: Geometridae Sub-family: Larentiinae
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Small Phoenix
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Ecliptopera silaceata Widespread, common Wingspan: 23-27mm Flight time: April-September Found wherever foodplants occur including woodlands, hedgerows Larval food plants: Willowherbs (Epilobium spp.) and Enchanter's Nightshade |
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010