Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae 1922     *     Swallow-tailed Moth     *     Ourapteryx sambucaria Widespread, common Wingspan: 40-50mm Flight time: July-August Habitat: Urban and rural woods, hedges, parks and gardens Larvae feed on Ivy and various broad-leaved trees and shrubs

Swallow-tailed Moth, Ourapteryx sambucaria
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2010 and 2011