Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Cuculliinae 2247     *     Merveille du Jour     *     Dichonia aprilina Locally common Wingspan: 35-40mm Flight time: September-November Habitat: Broadleaved woodland, parks, hedges, rural gardens Larvae feed on the buds, flowers and leaves of Oak

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