Small Waved Umber
Common NameSmall Waved Umber
Scientific NameHorisme vitalbata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black, cream
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, scrubland, gardens, especially where host plants grow
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host PlantsClematis vitalba, Clematis spp.
Flight PeriodMay to June, August to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on the host plant. Larvae feed on the leaves and stems, camouflaged by their green or brownish coloration, then pupate in a cocoon amongst leaf litter or in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its characteristic wavy transverse lines and a prominent dark central band on the forewings. Its association with *Clematis vitalba* is a key indicator.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned wings, featuring a mix of pale greyish-brown, dark brown, and blackish bands and wavy lines, often with a prominent dark central band on the forewings.
