Lesser Cream Wave
Common NameLesser Cream Wave
Scientific NameScopula immutata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorscream, pale yellow
HabitatDamp grasslands, fens, marshes, wet meadows, riverbanks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, knotgrass, sorrel
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender and typically green or brownish, feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants. They overwinter as larvae before pupating in spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its very pale, almost unmarked appearance with subtle wavy lines and distinct small black discal spots on all four wings. The overall delicate build and coloration are key.
Description
A small, delicate moth with creamy white to pale yellow wings, featuring several faint, wavy yellowish-ochre cross-lines and a small black discal spot on each wing.
