Rambur's wave
Common NameRambur's wave
Scientific NameIdaea ramburaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorspale cream, light brown, grey
HabitatDry open areas, scrubland, coastal dunes, garrigue, maquis
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East
Host Plantsthyme, heather, plantain, dock, bedstraw
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are polyphagous 'loopers' feeding on low-growing plants, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale ground color, and the characteristic faint, wavy cross-lines, particularly the postmedian line on the hindwings, and its typical resting posture with wings spread flat.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale cream to whitish-ochreous wings, subtly marked with several faint, wavy, brownish cross-lines and a dusting of darker scales, giving it a cryptic appearance.
