Smoky Wave
Common NameSmoky Wave
Scientific NameScopula limboundata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsoff-white, light grey
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host Plantsdandelion, clover, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender 'inchworms' that feed on low-growing herbaceous plants. They typically overwinter as pupae or larvae, emerging as adults in spring and summer.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall pale and speckled appearance, and the presence of faint, wavy crosslines on the wings. It lacks prominent discal spots, which helps distinguish it from some similar 'wave' moths.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale, off-white to light grey wings finely speckled with darker scales, often showing faint, wavy crosslines.
