Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Amphipyrinae 2297     *     Copper Underwing     *     Amphipyra pyramidea Widespread Wingspan: 40-52mm Flight time: August-September Habitat: Woods, hedgerows, parks, gardens Larvae feed on a wide range of trees, shrubs and coppice regrowth Similar: Svensson's Copper Underwing. Not recorded in Ireland, examination of underside and genitalia are needed for identification.

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. September and October 2010. Very faded specimen immediately above.