Cross-lined Wave
Common NameCross-lined Wave
Scientific NamePhilereme transversata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorslight brown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, scrubland, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsRhamnus cathartica, Rhamnus frangula
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on buckthorn species, pupate in the soil, and adults emerge in the summer months. The species overwinters in the egg stage.
Identification TipsLook for the pale, often yellowish-brown ground color with prominent, wavy reddish-brown cross-lines, especially the two central ones. The scalloped outer wing margins are also a key feature.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale yellowish-brown wings marked by several distinct, wavy reddish-brown cross-lines and a scalloped outer margin.
