Irish moths

Scalloped Oak, Crocallis elinguaria

Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae

1921     *     Scalloped Oak     *     Crocallis elinguaria


Widespread, common
Wingspan: 32-41mm. Intensity of markings can vary.

Flight time: July-August
Habitat: Woodlands, parks, hedgerows and gardens.

Larvae feed on a range of deciduous trees and shrubs

Similar: Scalloped Hazel


Scalloped Oak, Crocallis elinguaria

Scalloped Oak, Crocallis elinguaria
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011

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