Geometridae : Sterrhinae
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Small Fan-footed Wave
Idaea biselata
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Dwarf Cream Wave
Idaea fuscovenosa

(Goeze, 1781) 1705 / 70.006

Morley's Final Catalogue: Considered generally 'common' here before 1890; but later noticed, in any considerable numbers, only at Felixstow in mid-July 1902 (Mly).
Seems to be some confusion in Morley as P. Dilutaria (Silky wave) is listed with interjectaria (an older name for Dwarf cream wave) also listed under the same heading!

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single brooded. Occasional autumn records in recent years.

Identification: Small fan-footed wave is a larger species and the outer area of the forewing is normally darker.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 52 (90%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/08/2023125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
20/08/2023125TM14 - Ipswich
16/08/2023125TM14 - Ipswich
12/08/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
11/08/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 9-11m.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Unknown
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
     
Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © Norfolk Online Lepidoptera Archive - NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024. © James Wheeler - Norfolk Moths 2007 - 2024. Data © NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024
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