Bright Wave
Common NameBright Wave
Scientific NameIdaea ochrata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsyellow, ochre
HabitatDry grasslands, chalk downland, heathland, coastal areas, open woodland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Near East
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, knotgrass, sorrel
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pale yellow to ochre coloration, and the characteristic wavy, darker transverse lines on all wings. The fringes are concolorous with the wings.
Description
A small, pale yellow to ochre moth with several faint, wavy, darker transverse lines across its wings and a finely fringed margin.
