Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae  1803     *     Small Rivulet     *     Perizoma alchemillata Scarce Wingspan: 14-18mm Flight time: June-August Habitat: Open woodland, hedgerows, downs, marshes and gardens Larvae feed on the flowers and inside seed capsules of Hemp-nettle. Also found on Hedge Woundwort Similar: 1802 The Rivulet

Small Rivulet, Perizoma alchemillata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011