Plain Wave
Common NamePlain Wave
Scientific NameCabera exanthemata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorspale yellow, white
HabitatWoodlands, fens, marshes, gardens, and other damp areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, and parts of Asia
Host Plantswillow, sallow, birch, alder, aspen
Flight PeriodMay to August (often two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are typically green or brown, feeding on the leaves of various trees and shrubs. They pupate in a cocoon, often among leaf litter or in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale, speckled appearance, the faint wavy cross-lines, and the characteristic small black discal spots on both forewings and hindwings. It often rests with its wings held flat.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale yellowish-white wings, finely speckled with dark scales, and featuring faint, wavy grey cross-lines and small black discal spots on each wing.
