Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae 1961     *     Light Emerald     *     Campaea margaritata Widespread, common Wingspan: 30-40mm. Greenish when fresh, soon fades whitish Flight time: June-August Habitat: Deciduous woodlands, also hedges, parks, gardens Larvae feed on leaves of a wide variety of broadleaved trees

Light Emerald, Campaea margaritata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. June 2010 and 2011