Irish moths

Eyed Hawk-moth, Smerinthus ocellata

Family: Sphingidae       Sub-family: Smerinthinae

1980     *     Eyed Hawk-moth     *     Smerinthus ocellata


Widespread
Wingspan: 70-80mm

Flight time: May-July
Habitat: Woodland and gardens

Larval foodplants include the leaves of Apple and willows



Eyed Hawk-moth, Smerinthus ocellata


Eyed Hawk-moth, Smerinthus ocellata


Eyed Hawk-moth, Smerinthus ocellata

Eyed Hawk-moth, Smerinthus ocellata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. May 2011

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