Wedgling Moth
Common NameWedgling Moth
Scientific NameScopula immorata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorslight brown, tan, dark brown, white
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, extending into parts of Asia
Host Plantsheather, thyme, dandelion, plantain
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various low-growing plants, overwinter as larvae, and pupate in spring among leaf litter or soil. Adults emerge in early summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the uniform pale brown coloration, the small dark discal spot on the forewing, and the prominent white fringe along the wing margins. Faint wavy cross-lines may also be visible.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale yellowish-brown to reddish-brown wings, often with faint darker cross-lines and a small dark spot on each forewing. The wing margins have a distinctive white fringe.
