Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Ennominae ABH 70.284 B&F 1962     *     Barred Red     *     Hylaea fasciaria Widespread Wingspan: 27-40mm Flight time: June-July Habitat: Coniferous woodland, parks and gardens where conifers present Larvae feed mainly on Scots Pine and Norway Spruce.

Barred Red, Hylaea fasciaria
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2010 and 2011