Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Amphipyrinae 2305     *     Small Angle Shades     *     Euplexia lucipara Widespread Wingspan: 27-32mm Flight time: June-July Habitat: Woods, parks, gardens, heaths and moors Larvae feed mainly on Bracken, also other ferns and herbaceous plants including Foxglove and Nettles

Small Angle Shades, Euplexia lucipara
Caterpillar: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. September 2010. Adult: June 2011