Subpunctaria Wave
Common NameSubpunctaria Wave
Scientific NameScopula subpunctaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorswhite, grey
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, clearings, and open areas
Geographic RangeEurope
Host PlantsCalluna vulgaris, Vaccinium myrtillus, Galium
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are slender 'inchworms' that feed on low-growing plants and typically overwinter before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall white appearance, and the distinctive faint, wavy transverse lines. The slightly scalloped wing margins also aid in identification.
Description
A small, delicate moth with a pure white ground color, adorned with faint, wavy, greyish-brown transverse lines across its wings. The outer margins of the wings are slightly scalloped.
