70.278 BF1956 - Common Wave - Geometridae - Cabera exanthemata

70.278 BF1956 - Geometridae - Ennominae - Cabera exanthemata - Common Wave

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

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> . >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Common White Wave

ID pointers: Similar to Common White Wave but the cross-lines are brown not grey and are curved, notably the outer two and can be indistinct. The peppering is also brown not grey and varies in intensity.

Distribution: A resident that although widely distributed in Derbyshire, is generally uncommon. It may be under recorded due to confusion with Common White Wave. Is generally more common near areas of marshland, lakes or rivers where Salix is found in profusion.

Flight Period: May / June / July / August / September / - On the wing May through September.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 30-35mm
Forewing: 14-16mm

Food Plant: Sallow (Salix) and Aspen (Populus tremula).

Last Recorded By - Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area - Not Recorded