Family: Notodontidae       Sub-family: Phalerinae 1994     *     Buff Tip     *     Phalera bucephala Widespread, common Wingspan: 42-55mm Flight time: May-July Habitat: Open woodland, scrub, hedges and gardens Larvae feed (initially in large groups) on wide variety of deciduous trees, including sallows, Birch, Hazel, Oak, Alder

Photographs: Ballingeary and Macroom, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010