Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1777     *     July Highflyer     *     Hydriomena furcata Widespread, common Wingspan: 23-30mm. Very variable in colour and markings. Flight time: June-September Habitat: Woods, gardens, scrubland, heaths and moors Larval food plants: Hazel, Sallows (Salix), Heather, Bilberry

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