Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1867     *     Treble-bar     *     Aplocera plagiata Widespread, scarce Wingspan: 27-40mm Flight time: Usually two generations, May-September Found in range of habitats but prefers well-drained open areas including grasslands, dunes, gardens, quarries. Larval food plant: St. John's wort (Hypericum spp.)

Treble-bar, Aplocera plagiata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. October 2010 and September 2011