Dotted Border Wave
Common NameDotted Border Wave
Scientific NameIdaea dimidiata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorscream, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, rough grassland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbedstraws, knotgrass, dandelion
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are slender and overwinter, feeding on low-growing plants before pupating in spring.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale speckled wings, and the characteristic dotted subterminal line, which can be more prominent on the hindwings.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale cream to whitish wings finely speckled with dark scales, featuring a distinctive, often faint, dotted subterminal line on both forewings and hindwings.
