Pannaria Wave
Common NamePannaria Wave
Scientific NameScopula immorata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, yellowish, reddish-brown
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsCalluna vulgaris (heather), Thymus (thyme), various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to August (sometimes a partial second brood in autumn)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on low-growing plants. They pupate in a cocoon on or just below the ground.
Identification TipsLook for the pale, muted coloration with faint, wavy cross-lines and a distinctive reddish-brown fringe along the wing margins. It can be distinguished from similar *Scopula* species by these subtle markings and overall hue.
Description
A small, delicate moth with broad, rounded wings. The wings are typically pale greyish-brown or reddish-brown, often with faint, wavy darker lines and a reddish fringe.
