Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1779     *     Ruddy Highflyer     *     Hydriomena ruberata Locally common Wingspan: 32-37mm. Variable Flight time: May-June Habitat: Heaths, moors, bogs, sallow carr and damp, open woodland. Larvae feed on a range of Salix species. Similar: May Highflyer

Ruddy Highflyer, Hydriomena ruberata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. April and May 2011