Golden-yellow Wave
Common NameGolden-yellow Wave
Scientific NameHydrelia flammeolaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgolden-yellow, dark brown
HabitatDamp woodlands, fens, marshes, riverbanks
Geographic RangeEurope, extending eastwards into Asia
Host Plantsalder, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe moth typically has one generation per year. Larvae feed on the leaves of host plants, and the species overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its vibrant golden-yellow ground color, the series of wavy dark lines on both forewings and hindwings, and the dark, scalloped fringe along the wing margins.
Description
A small, bright golden-yellow moth characterized by several wavy, dark brown transverse lines across its wings and a distinct dark marginal band.
