Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1862     *     Double-striped Pug     *     Gymnoscelis rufifasciata Widespread, common Wingspan: 15-19mm Flight time: Two generations, March-September. Very variable and later generation are usually smaller. There are two distinctive 'thumb print' marks near the apex of each wing. Found in a wide range of rural and urban habitats. Larvae feed on the flowers of a wide range of plants including Gorse, Holly, Ivy, heathers, Buddleia, roses, Ragwort and Sea Aster

Double-striped Pug, Gymnoscelis rufifasciata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010 and 2011