Streaked Wave
Common NameStreaked Wave
Scientific NameScopula immutata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorscream, grey, brown
HabitatFens, marshes, wet meadows, damp grasslands, riverbanks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, dock, knotgrass
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender and typically green or brownish, overwintering before pupating in spring. They feed on various low-growing herbaceous plants.
Identification TipsKey features include its pale, almost translucent appearance, the fine dark streaking/stippling, and the very faint, often indistinct, wavy crosslines, particularly the postmedian line. Its delicate build and preference for damp habitats are also helpful clues.
Description
A small, delicate moth with a pale, creamy-white ground color, heavily dusted with fine dark scales, giving it a streaked or speckled appearance, and featuring faint, wavy crosslines on its wings.
