Pale Glyph
Common NamePale Glyph
Scientific NameIdaea pallidata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorswhite, light brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, heathland, grasslands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, knotgrass, bedstraw
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender and brownish, feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants and overwintering before pupating in a loose cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall pale whitish appearance, and the distinctive faint, wavy brown lines that cross the wings.
Description
A small, delicate moth with a pale whitish ground color adorned with several faint, wavy, light brown transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
