Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae ABH 70.205 B&F 1884     *     Magpie Moth     *     Abraxas grossulariata Widespread Wingspan: 35-40mm Flight time: June-August Habitat: Moorland, gardens, woods and hedgerows Larvae feed on the leaves of various trees and shrubs inluding Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Privet, Heather, Currants and Gooseberry Similar: 1376 Small Magpie

The Magpie, Abraxas grossulariata
Ballylickey, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011