Frosted Tan Wave
Common NameFrosted Tan Wave
Scientific NameScopula pulverata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorspale tan, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, open grassy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsheather, dandelion, plantain, various low-growing plants
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender and twig-like, often camouflaged to resemble twigs. They feed on various low-growing plants and typically overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale tan to whitish ground color with a 'frosted' or speckled look, and the presence of faint wavy transverse lines and small dark discal spots on the wings.
Description
A small, pale tan moth with a 'frosted' appearance due to scattered dark scales, featuring faint wavy brown lines and scattered dark spots across its wings.
