Irish moths

The Magpie, Abraxas grossulariata

Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae

1884     *     The Magpie     *     Abraxas grossulariata


Widespread
Wingspan: 35-40mm

Flight time: June-August
Habitat: Moorland, gardens, woods and hedgerows

Larvae feed on the leaves of various trees and shrubs inluding Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Privet, Heather, Currants and Gooseberry

Similar: 1376 Small Magpie


The Magpie, Abraxas grossulariata

The Magpie, Abraxas grossulariata
Ballylickey, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011

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