Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Sterrhinae 1716     *     The Vestal     *     Rhodometra sacraria Migrant, scarce Wingspan: 22-28mm. Colour is very variable, ranging from pale yellow to pink. This is determined by the temperature pupal stage was exposed to. Flight time: June-November. Migrant from North Africa and southern Europe. Can breed in UK and Ireland Food plants: Knotgrass (Polygonum), Dock (Rumex)

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