Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1722     *     Flame Carpet     *     Xanthorhoe designata Widespread, common Wingspan: 25-28mm Flight time: Two generations, April-September Habitat: Woods, gardens, hedgerows Larval food plants include Cabbage and Rape (Brassicaceae)

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