Red-and-white Wave
Common NameRed-and-white Wave
Scientific NameCabera exanthemata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorscream, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host Plantswillow, birch, alder, poplar
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown 'loopers' that feed on the leaves of host plants, pupating in a cocoon on the ground or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the pale ground color contrasted with two prominent, wavy reddish-brown lines across both forewings and hindwings.
Description
This small moth has a creamy-white to pale yellow ground color with two distinct, wavy reddish-brown cross-lines on each wing, giving it a mottled appearance.
