Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae 1910     *     Lilac Beauty     *     Apeira syringaria Widespread but scarce Wingspan: 38-42mm. Male smaller and more brightly coloured. Flight time: Usually one generation June-July Habitat: Woodland, hedgerows, scrub, occasionally gardens Larvae feed on Honeysuckle, Wild Privet and Ash, overwintering as small larva.

Lilac Beauty, Apeira syringaria
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011