70.008 BF1707 - Small Dusty Wave - Geometridae - Idaea seriata

70.008 BF1707 - Geometridae - Idaea seriata - Small Dusty Wave

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: A small dark sandy-grey moth with the wings covered in a dusting of fine spots and flecks of darker grey. Central dark spots on the fore & hind wings and also a fine wavy line of spots or dashes along outer edge. Can look a little pug like at times.

Distribution: Resident in Derbyshire and appears to be wide spread and generally common throughout the county.

Flight Period: June / July / August / - On the wing – June – August.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Forewing: 9-11mm

Food Plant: Plant debris.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

Small Dusty Wave – Idaea seriata