Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae ABH 70.270 B&F 1947     *     Engrailed     *     Ectropis crepuscularia Widespread Wingspan: 30-44mm Flight time: Two generations, late February-April and July-August Habitat: Broadleaved woodland, hedgerows, gardens and parks Larvae feed on a wide range of woody shrubs and broadleaved trees Recent DNA tests have shown The Engrailed and the Small Engrailed to be the same species with two different forms.

Engrailed, Ectropis crepuscularia
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. February, March, April 2011