Petite Wave
Common NamePetite Wave
Scientific NameIdaea dimidiata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorspale brown, greyish-white, dark brown
HabitatGardens, hedgerows, open woodlands, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdandelion, knotgrass, bedstraw, thyme, plantain
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various low-growing plants and overwinter before pupating in spring. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale ground color, the characteristic wavy cross-lines, and the small but distinct dark discal spot on the forewings.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale brown to greyish-white wings, adorned with fine, wavy dark brown transverse lines and a small, distinct dark discal spot on each forewing.
