Family: Notodontidae       Sub-family: Notodontinae 2006     *     Lesser Swallow Prominent     *     Pheosia gnoma Widespread, locally common Wingspan: 45-50mm Flight time: May-August Habitat: Woods, heaths, moors, parks, gardens Larval food plant: Birch Similar: 2007 Swallow Prominent

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. August 2010 and April 2011