Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Noctuinae 2098     *     The Flame     *     Axylia putris Widespread, common Wingspan: 27-32mm. Rests with wings tightly folded Flight time: June-July Habitat: Farms, gardens, hedgerows, heaths, woodland edges Larvae feed on various low-growing herbaceous plants including Nettle and Hedge Bedstraw

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010