Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae 1733     *     Lead Belle     *     Scotopteryx mucronata Widespread Wingspan: 30-38mm Flight time: May-June Habitat: Moors and heathland Larval food plants: Gorse, Broom Similar: 1734 July Belle

Lead Belle, Scotopteryx mucronata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. May 2011