Red-bordered Wave
Common NameRed-bordered Wave
Scientific NameScopula rubiginata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorslight brown, reddish-brown
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, coastal dunes
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Anatolia, Caucasus, Central Asia, Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea, Japan
Host Plantsdandelion, knotgrass, bedstraw, heather
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on various low-growing plants and typically overwinter as larvae. Pupation occurs in a cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of pale brown wings with a distinctive reddish-brown wavy cross-line and a broad reddish-brown terminal border. Its small size is also a key feature.
Description
A small moth with pale light brown wings, characterized by a prominent reddish-brown wavy line across both forewings and hindwings, and a distinct reddish-brown outer border.
