Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1883     *     Yellow-barred Brindle     *     Acasis viretata Widespread Wingspan: 25-29mm. Green when fresh, fading yellowish-green. Flight time: Two generations, April-September Habitat: Deciduous woodland, gardens, parks, hedgerows Larvae feed on the flowers, leaves and buds of Holly, Ivy, Hawthorn, Dogwood, Guelder-rose and Wild Privet

Yellow-barred Brindle, Acasis viretata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. August 2010 and April 2011