Reticulated Wave
Common NameReticulated Wave
Scientific NameStegania dilectaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorscream, light brown, dark brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, heathlands, scrub, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, willow, poplar, hazel
Flight PeriodMay to August (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are 'inchworms' (loopers) that feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the unique dark brown reticulated wing pattern on a pale ground color and the presence of darker, often ill-defined, blotches on the forewings.
Description
A small moth with cream to light brown wings featuring a distinctive dark brown reticulated (net-like) pattern and darker blotches, particularly on the forewings.
