Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae 1923     *     Feathered Thorn     *     Colotois pennaria Widespread, common Wingspan: 35-45mm. Only males have feathered antennae Flight time: September-December Habitat: Woodland Larval food plants: Leaves of deciduous trees and shrubs Similar: Scarce Umber

Feathered Thorn, Colotois pennaria
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. October 2010