Irish moths
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Family: Pterophoridae Sub-family: Pterophorinae
ABH 45.004 Widespread, fairly common Wingspan: 20-30mm Flight time: Two generations, May-June, September-October Habitat: Waste ground, open grassy habitats Food plant: Flowers and stems of Coltsfoot, also Butterbur. Larvae in leaf mine July-August, then external on leaf. |
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010