The Washed-out Wave
Common NameThe Washed-out Wave
Scientific NameCoenotephria ablutaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown
HabitatRocky areas, dry grasslands, scrubland, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia Minor
Host PlantsGalium verum, Galium mollugo
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on bedstraws (Galium species). The species overwinters as a pupa, typically in the soil or among leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific blend of grey, white, and brown mottling, creating a 'washed-out' appearance. The wavy transverse lines are often subtle but present, helping it blend with lichen-covered surfaces.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its highly cryptic, mottled pattern of grey, whitish, and brownish scales, featuring indistinct wavy transverse lines across its wings.
