Irish moths

Treble-bar, Aplocera plagiata

Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Larentiinae

1867     *     Treble-bar     *     Aplocera plagiata


Widespread, scarce
Wingspan: 27-40mm

Flight time: Usually two generations, May-September
Found in range of habitats but prefers well-drained open areas including grasslands, dunes, gardens, quarries.

Larval food plant: St. John's wort (Hypericum spp.)


Treble-bar, Aplocera plagiata


Treble-bar, Aplocera plagiata
Treble-bar, Aplocera plagiata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. October 2010 and September 2011

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