Tawny Wave
Common NameTawny Wave
Scientific NameScopula rubiginata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorstawny, reddish-brown, pink
HabitatDry grasslands, heathland, open woodlands, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsheather, thyme, dandelion, knotgrass
Flight PeriodMay to August (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender and feed on various low-growing herbaceous plants, typically overwintering as larvae before pupating in spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive tawny or reddish-brown ground color with a pinkish tint, and the characteristic wavy, darker transverse lines that are usually well-defined across all wings.
Description
A small moth with tawny to reddish-brown wings, often with a pinkish flush, marked by several darker, wavy transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
