Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Cuculliinae 2236     *     Pale Pinion     *     Lithophane hepatica Widespread, locally common Wingspan: 38-42mm Flight time: October-November, hibernating then March-May Habitat: Broadleaved woodland, parks Larvae feed on a range of shrubs and trees including Bramble, Wild Privet, Oak, Birch and sallow

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. November 2010 and March 2011