Irish moths

July Belle

Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae

1734     *     July Belle     *     Scotopteryx luridata


Scarce
Wingspan: 32-38mm

Flight time: June-August
Habitat: Acid heaths, shingle beaches

Larval food plants: Gorse, Broom

Similar: 1733 Lead Belle











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

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