Idaea circuitaria
Common NameIdaea circuitaria
Scientific NameIdaea circuitaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, light brown
HabitatDry, open habitats, sandy areas, heathland, scrubland
Geographic RangeMediterranean Europe, North Africa, Middle East
Host PlantsThymus, Teucrium, Genista, Calluna
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typical 'looper' caterpillars, feeding on low-growing herbaceous plants and overwintering as larvae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale yellowish-brown ground color and the characteristic pattern of faint, wavy transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale yellowish-brown wings featuring several faint, wavy, darker brown transverse lines, creating a subtly banded pattern.
