Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1738     *     Common Carpet     *     Epirrhoe alternata Widespread, common Wingspan: 20-25mm Flight time: Two generations, April-September Occurs in most habitats, including hedgerows, grasslands Larval food plants: Cleavers, Bedstraws (Galium ssp.) Similar: Sharp-angled Carpet

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