Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1742     *     Yellow Shell     *     Camptogramma bilineata Locally common Wingspan: 20-25mm. Colour varies from yellow to dark brown. Flight time: May-September Prefers damp habitats Larvae feed on herbaceous plants including Sorrel, Dock, Cleavers, Bedstraws

Yellow Shell, Camptogramma bilineata
Ballingeary and Barley Cove, Co. Cork. June and July 2011