Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae 1917     *     Early Thorn     *     Selenia dentaria Widespread, common Wingspan: 28-40mm. Flight time: Two generations, February-May, July-August Habitat: Rural and urban woods, hedgerows and gardens Larvae feed on a wide range of woody herbaceous plants including Hawthorn, Birch, Honeysuckle and Bog Myrtle

Early Thorn, Selenia dentaria
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. February 2011 and August 2010