Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1881     *     Early Tooth-striped     *     Trichopteryx carpinata Widespread, locally common Wingspan: 30-34mm Flight time: March - May Habitat: Deciduos woodland, scrubby heaths and fens Larval food plants: Birch, Alder, sallows and Honeysuckle Similar: Mottled Grey and Seraphim

Early Tooth-striped, Trichopteryx carpinata
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. March 2011