Diminutive Wave
Common NameDiminutive Wave
Scientific NameIdaea trigeminata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown, reddish-brown, grey
HabitatWoodland edges, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Near East
Host Plantsdandelion, hawkweeds, knotgrass, common sorrel
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants, and typically overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, pale yellow ground color, and the characteristic reddish-brown wavy lines, particularly the prominent one across the hindwing, along with the greyish shading on the forewing.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale yellow to ochre wings marked by distinctive reddish-brown wavy cross-lines and a darker greyish patch on the forewings.
