Family: Pterophoridae       Sub-family: Pterophorinae 1497     *     Amblyptilia acanthadactyla Wingspan: 17-23mm. Hindwing has two dark tufts on trailing edge. Flight time: July and September-May, hibernates through winter Habitat: Gardens, hedgerows, cosatal areas Larvae feed on range of herbaceous plants including Restharrow, Woundwort, crane's-bills and cultivated geraniums, Heather and mints. Similar: A. punctidactyla is greyer and more speckled

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2010