Family:       Sub-family: 1627     *     Small Heath     *     Coenonympha pamphilus Widespread, common in the Burren and coastal areas Wingspan: 33-37mm. Eyespot has single pupil Flight time: Two broods. May-June, July-October Habitat: Dry grasslands, heaths, coastal dunes Larval food plant: Grasses, fescues, bents, meadow-grass

Small Heath, Coenonympha pamphilus
Adult: Ballingeary, Co. Cork. July 2010. Caterpillar: April 2011