Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Ophiderinae 2469     *     The Herald     *     Scoliopteryx libatrix Widespread Wingspan: 40-45mm Flight time: August-November, March-June. Hibernates during winter Habitat: Woods, hedgerows, parks, gardens, heaths, scrub Larval food plants: Willows and Poplars

The Herald, Scoliopteryx libatrix
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. November 2010 and April 2011