Triple-stripe Peacock
Common NameTriple-stripe Peacock
Scientific NameIdaea trigeminata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsdandelion, knotgrass, chickweed
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are slender, brownish, and feed on various low-growing herbaceous plants, overwintering as larvae. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale ground color and the three prominent, wavy dark brown lines on the forewings. Can be confused with other *Idaea* species, but the distinctness and spacing of these three lines are key.
Description
A small, pale yellowish-brown moth characterized by three distinct, wavy dark brown transverse lines across its forewings and similar, fainter markings on its hindwings.
