Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae 1931     *     Peppered Moth     *     Biston betularia Widespread, common Wingspan: 35-60 mm Colouring can be variable; f. carbonaria is mainly black, f. insularia is a genetically distinct intermediate form Flight time: May-July. Habitat: Woods, parks, hedges and gardens Larvae feed on a range of deciduous trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. April 2011, May 2012