Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1734     *     July Belle     *     Scotopteryx luridata Scarce Wingspan: 32-38mm Flight time: June-August Habitat: Acid heaths, shingle beaches Larval food plants: Gorse, Broom Similar: 1733 Lead Belle

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