Irish moths

Pale Pinion, Lithophane hepatica

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


Pale Pinion, Lithophane hepatica


Pale Pinion, Lithophane hepatica




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

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