Family: Lasiocampidae 1640     *     The Drinker     *     Euthrix potatoria Widespread, common Wingspan: 45-65mm. Flight time: June-September Habitat: Damp grassland, wet heaths, bogs, fens and marshes Larvae feed on a range of grasses and reeds

Drinker, Euthrix potatoria
Caterpillar: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. April 2011. Adult: June 2011