Idaea deversaria
Common NameIdaea deversaria
Scientific NameIdaea deversaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorspale yellow, greenish-grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, scrubland, often damp areas
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe, extending eastwards
Host PlantsGalium, Taraxacum, Plantago, Rumex
Flight PeriodMay to July
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender, brownish, and feed on various herbaceous plants. They typically overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale, somewhat greenish-yellow coloration, faint wavy lines, and small black discal spots, often with a slightly scalloped hindwing margin.
Description
A small, pale yellowish-green or ochre moth with faint, wavy transverse lines and small black discal spots on its wings, often blending cryptically with its surroundings.
