Kendall's Wave
Common NameKendall's Wave
Scientific NameScopula floslactata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown
HabitatDamp grasslands, fens, marshes, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdandelion, hawkweeds, plantains
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender, typically green or brown, and feed on various low-growing herbaceous plants; they overwinter as pupae or sometimes as larvae.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale yellowish-brown ground color, the single distinct wavy dark brown postmedial line across both wings, and its small size. Distinguishing it from very similar 'wave' moths often requires close examination of wing markings.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale yellowish-brown wings marked by a distinct, wavy dark brown postmedial line and a small discal spot on the forewing.
