Waved Umber
Common NameWaved Umber
Scientific NameMenophra abruptaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, cream
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsprivet, lilac, ash, oak, hawthorn, honeysuckle
Flight PeriodApril to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are twig-like loopers, camouflaged against branches. They feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil and overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsLook for the complex, wavy brown and grey patterns that mimic tree bark, along with the characteristic scalloped outer margin of the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a mottled brown and grey appearance, featuring intricate wavy lines across its wings and a distinctly scalloped hindwing margin.
