Rippled Wave
Common NameRippled Wave
Scientific NameIdaea aversata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorswhite, cream, light brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, grasslands, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsDandelion, Knotgrass, Chickweed, Bedstraw, Dock, Primrose
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars that feed on various low-growing herbaceous plants and overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale ground color with multiple wavy cross-lines and small dark discal spots on each wing, giving it a 'rippled' appearance.
Description
A small, pale moth with a creamy-white ground color and distinctive wavy, light brown or ochre cross-lines across both forewings and hindwings.
