Campania Wave
Common NameCampania Wave
Scientific NameIdaea camparia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorscream, pale brown, dark brown
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, Mediterranean scrub
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East
Host PlantsThymus, Calluna, Erica, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender 'looper' caterpillars, typical of Geometridae, feeding on low-growing herbaceous plants, often preferring withered leaves. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific arrangement of wavy transverse lines and speckling on the pale ground color. Distinguishing from closely related *Idaea* species often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, pale moth with a creamy-white to light brown ground color, densely speckled with dark scales, and featuring several wavy, darker brown transverse lines and a small discal spot on each wing.
