Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae 1906     *     Brimstone Moth     *     Opisthograptis luteolata Widespread, common Wingspan: 32-37mm Flight time: Two to three generations, April-October Habitat: Woodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrub. Often disturbed by day Larval food plants: Blackthorn, Hawthorn and related species

Brimstone Moth, Opisthograptis luteolata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010 and 2011