Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Heterocampinae  ABH 71.009 B&F 1999     *     Lobster Moth     *     Stauropus fagi Scarce, SW Ireland Wingspan: 45-60mm Flight time: May-June Habitat: Established deciduous woodlands Larvae feed on leaves of various trees including Beech, Oak, Birch, Hawthorn Similar: Pale Tussock

Lobster Moth, Stauropus fagi
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. May 2011