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Mullein Wave
Scopula marginepunctata (Goeze, 1781)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1689 / 70.023
Photo © Antony Wren,  Dunwich Beach, Suffolk

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Small Dusty Wave
Idaea seriata
Forewing: 12-15mm.
Flight: Two Generations. Jun-Jul. Aug-Sep.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Considered too general to localise in 1890, but certainly by no means frequent and usually seen near the east coast in August. Ipswich at light, Wherstead, and not uncommon at Felixstow in 1900-35 (Mly); Bawdsey, Aldeburgh, Southwold and occasionally Gorleston.

Recent Suffolk Status: Scarce, mainly along the coast.

Life history: Double brooded.

Identification: Small Dusty wave is a much smaller species.

Habitat: Coastal habitats.

Recorded in 22 (38%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
05/09/2024125TM59Lowestoft
01/09/2024325TM58Carlton Colville/Kessingland
17/08/2024125TM57Southwold
13/08/2024125TM34Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
05/08/2024125TM47Blythburgh/Dunwich
29/07/2024125TG50Gorleston
15/09/2023+25TM23Felixstowe/Landguard Point
15/08/20231125TM23Felixstowe/Landguard Point
09/08/2023125TM13Brantham/Holbrook
06/08/2023225TM13Brantham/Holbrook
Further info: Scopula marginepunctata
 
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