Notch-winged Wave
Common NameNotch-winged Wave
Scientific NameIdaea trigeminata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdandelion, knotgrass, plantain, various low-growing plants
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are polyphagous, feeding on withered leaves of various low-growing plants. They overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale brown ground color, the series of wavy dark cross-lines, and the subtly notched outer edge of the forewings, which gives it its common name.
Description
A small, pale brown moth with a mottled appearance, featuring several wavy, darker brown cross-lines across both forewings and hindwings, and a slightly notched outer margin on the forewings.
