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Swallow Prominent, Pheosia tremula

Family: Notodontidae       Sub-family: Notodontinae

ABH 71.017
B&F 2007     *     Swallow Prominent     *     Pheosia tremula


Scarce
Wingspan: 45-55mm

Flight time: May-August.
Habitat: Woods, scrub, gardens and salix carr

Larvae feed on the leaves of Poplars, Aspen and sallows

Similar: Lesser Swallow Prominent


Swallow Prominent, Pheosia tremula

Swallow Prominent, Pheosia tremula
Ballylickey, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011

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