Common White Wave
Common NameCommon White Wave
Scientific NameCabera pusaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorswhite, grey
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia, North Africa
Host Plantsbirch, alder, willow, aspen
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees. They pupate in a flimsy cocoon among leaves or in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pure white coloration and the characteristic faint, wavy grey cross-lines on all four wings. Males have pectinate antennae.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pure white, slightly translucent wings adorned with three faint, wavy grey cross-lines on the forewings and two on the hindwings. Its body is also white.
