Dwarf Cream Wave
Common NameDwarf Cream Wave
Scientific NameIdaea fuscovenosa
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorscream, pale yellow
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, waste ground
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdandelion, knotgrass, chickweed, plantain
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing plants, and typically overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, overall pale cream coloration, and the subtle, wavy cross-lines combined with a small, often indistinct, discal spot on each wing.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale cream to yellowish-white wings, featuring faint, wavy brownish cross-lines and a small dark discal spot on each wing.
