Yellow Wave Moth
Common NameYellow Wave Moth
Scientific NameIdaea aversata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilySterrhinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsyellow, ochre, dark brown
HabitatGardens, woodlands, hedgerows, grasslands, open country
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Near East
Host Plantsdandelion, knotgrass, bedstraw, plantain
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larva overwinters, feeding on various low-growing herbaceous plants, and pupates in a cocoon near the ground in spring. Adults emerge in summer.
Identification TipsLook for the pale yellow to ochreous ground color with two prominent dark wavy cross-bands on the forewings (though an unbanded form exists). It typically rests with wings flattened.
Description
The Yellow Wave Moth is a small moth typically characterized by pale yellow to ochreous wings with two distinct dark wavy cross-bands. It has a slender body and delicate appearance.
