Blush Wave
Common NameBlush Wave
Scientific NameIdaea rubraria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorspale yellow, reddish-brown, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, heathlands, grasslands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsTaraxacum, Polygonum aviculare, Plantago
Flight PeriodMay to July, August to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender, twig-like loopers that overwinter. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon on the ground or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale ground color, and the characteristic reddish-brown markings, particularly a patch on the forewing costa, along with faint wavy lines and small discal spots.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale yellowish-white wings marked with reddish-brown or orange patches and faint wavy crosslines, typically featuring a small dark discal spot on each wing.
