Irish moths
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Family: Geometridae Sub-family: Geometrinae
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Common Emerald
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Hemithea aestivaria Widespread, locally common Wingspan: 24-27mm Flight time: June-August Habitat: Hedgerows, woodland, parks and gardens Larval food plants: Blackthorn and Hawthorn. Also Birch, Oak and Willows |
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010