70.006 BF1705 - Dwarf Cream Wave - Geometridae - Idaea fuscovenosa

70.006 BF1705 - Geometridae - Idaea fuscovenosa - Dwarf Cream 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.

ID pointers: Appears like a miniature version of Riband Wave. A single black spot appears in the middle of each wing.

Distribution: (Last record: 22/07/2024 at Staveley ) - Resident in Derbyshire but is very locally distributed and scarce being confined to a few sites in the Trent Valley. Added to the county list in 1954. There seems to be a good localised colony in the central SE area (Long Eaton/ Breaston/ Sandiacre) of the county, with small numbers regularly recorded throughout the flight period. During 2019-2023 37 reports of 55 individuals from eight sites.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Forewing: 9-11mm

Food Plant: Unknown in the wild

Last Recorded Date: 22/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Sid Morris

Last Recorded General Area: Staveley

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Dwarf Cream Wave – Idaea fuscovenosa

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