Family: Pterophoridae       Sub-family: Pterophorinae 1524     *     Emmelina monodactyla Widespread. One of the most common 'Plume' moths Wingspan: 18-27mm Flight time: Throughout the year Habitat: Where foodplant occurs; hedges, fields, parks, gardens Food plant: Flowers and leaves of Bindweed (Convolvulus and Calystegia spp.). Larvae are in two overlapping generations, late May-September

Emmelina monodactyla
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011