Small White Wave
Common NameSmall White Wave
Scientific NameAsthena albulata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)16
Primary Colorswhite, grey
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsRubus fruticosus, Fragaria vesca, Crataegus monogyna, Prunus spinosa
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green and feed on various Rosaceae plants. They overwinter as pupae in a cocoon within the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pure white ground color, and characteristic faint wavy grey lines and marginal dark spots on all four wings.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pure white wings adorned with faint, wavy greyish-brown lines and small dark spots along the outer margins.
