Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Amphipyrinae 2318     *     Dun-bar     *     Cosmia trapezina Widespread Wingspan: 25-33mm. Colour is variable. Photo shows faded specimen Flight time: July-August Habitat: Deciduous woodland, hedges, parks, gardens Larvae feed on leaves of most species of deciduous trees

Dun-bar, Cosmia trapezina
Adult: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010. Caterpillar: On Beech, May 2011