Irish moths

Angle Shades

Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Amphipyrinae

2306     *     Angle Shades     *     Phlogophora meticulosa


Widespread, common
Wingspan: 45-50mm. Pattern constant though colours fade

Flight time: All year, most frequent May-June, Aug-Oct
Habitat: Found in most habitats, migrants usually near coast

Larvae feed on wide range of woody and herbaceous plants



Angle Shades


Angle Shades


Angle Shades, larva


Angle Shades, larva


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

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