White-spotted Wave
Common NameWhite-spotted Wave
Scientific NameCyclophora albiocellaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, scrubland, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, hawthorn, sallow, hazel, beech
Flight PeriodMay to June, July to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs. The species typically has two generations per year and overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the warm orange-brown coloration and the distinct white, black-ringed ocelli (eyespots) present on all four wings. The overall pattern is somewhat mottled with darker bands.
Description
A small moth with a warm orange to reddish-brown ground color, characterized by prominent white ocelli ringed in black on both forewings and hindwings, along with diffuse darker mottling.
