Irish moths

Satellite, Eupsilia transversa

Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Acronictinae

2256     *     Satellite     *     Eupsilia transversa


Scarce
Wingspan: 32-42mm

Flight time: September-April, over-winters as adult
Habitat: Deciduous woodland, parks, gardens

Larvae are omnivorous, initially feeding on leaves of deciduous trees and shrubs. Later they also feed on the larvae of other moth species.


Satellite, Eupsilia transversa


Satellite, Eupsilia transversa

Satellite, Eupsilia transversa
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. March 2011

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