Lewes Wave
Common NameLewes Wave
Scientific NameScopula immorata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorspale grey, brown
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, chalk downland, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsheather, thyme, bedstraw, dandelion, knotgrass
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae overwinter, feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, pale ground color, and distinctive intricate wavy dark lines and mottling. The overall 'frosted' or 'washed out' appearance is characteristic.
Description
A small, pale greyish-white moth with intricate brown wavy lines and mottling across its wings, giving it a frosted appearance. Its wings have a finely fringed margin.
