Walther's Wave
Common NameWalther's Wave
Scientific NameNychiodes waltheri
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgray, brown, tan
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, scrublands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeCentral Asia, Iran, Afghanistan
Host PlantsTamarix
Flight PeriodApril to September (often bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms' feeding on woody shrubs, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic, bark-like coloration, broad and distinctly scalloped wing margins, and the presence of faint wavy lines across the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, scalloped wings displaying a mottled pattern of grays, browns, and tans, providing excellent camouflage.
