Xanthorhoe montanata
Irish status: Widespread and Common
Silver Ground Carpet - This moth flies from May to July and is attracted to light. Colouring can vary. One of this moths main foodplants is the Primrose. Photograph: Darley Abbey Derbyshire.
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