Irish moths
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Family: Thyatiridae Sub-family: Thyatirinae 1659 * Yellow Horned * Achlya flavicornis subsp. galbanus Locally common Wingspan: 35-40mm. The name comes from the yellowish-red antennae Flight time: February-April Habitat: Woodlands, heaths and moorland where Birch is present Larvae feed on Silver and Downy Birch |
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. February 2011