Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Hadeninae ABH 73.261 B&F 2150     *     Grey Arches     *     Polia nebulosa Widespread Wingspan: 45-55mm. Ground colour can vary but pale form is predominant in Ireland. Flight time: June-July Habitat: Broadleaved woodland, gardens Larvae feed on herbaceous plants and Brambles, Honeysuckle, Birch, Hazel, sallows

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2010