Xylocampa areola
Irish status: Common Locally
Early Grey - A early flying moth, hence the name, flying from March to May. A widespread moth that habits woodlands, heathland, fens and gardens. The wingspan is 32 - 40 mm. One of it's main foodplants is Wild Honeysuckle. Photographed at Greaghnafarna Co. Leitrim.
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