Cross' Wave
Common NameCross' Wave
Scientific NamePhilereme transversata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, yellow, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsRhamnus cathartica, Frangula alnus
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe species overwinters as an egg. Larvae feed on buckthorn species, and pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive combination of dark reddish-brown wings with a clear, contrasting yellow or ochreous band along the leading edge of the forewings. Subtle wavy cross-lines may be visible on closer inspection.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with dark reddish-brown forewings, featuring a prominent yellowish-ochre band along the costa and subtle darker wavy cross-lines. The hindwings are similarly colored.
