Propinquaria Wave
Common NamePropinquaria Wave
Scientific NameScopula propinquaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorswhite, cream, brown, grey
HabitatForests, clearings, scrubland, gardens
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan, Russian Far East)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are slender 'looper' caterpillars that feed on herbaceous plants. Overwinters as a larva or pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale ground color, the distinct wavy brownish-grey transverse lines (especially the subterminal and postmedial lines), and the small dark discal spot on each wing. The outer wing margins are typically scalloped.
Description
A small, pale moth with whitish-cream wings marked by several wavy, brownish-grey transverse lines, particularly prominent near the outer margins, and small dark discal spots.
