Pleuroptya ruralis
Irish Status: Common Locally
Mother of Pearl - fly from dusk and are attracted to light. It has a wingspan of 25-40 mm. It rests as shown here with all four wings on display. They take to the air in July and August. Photographed in Greaghnafarna Co. Leitrim
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