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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Lesser Cream Wave, Smoky Wave
ID pointers: Can show central black dots in the wings, but usually absent in forewing and tiny in the hind wing. Similar to Lesser Cream Wave which is smaller with less pointed and rounded wings.
Distribution: (Last record: 18/06/2023 at Sheepbridge, Chesterfield ) - Generally scarce and locally distributed in the county at a few locations in the Trent Valley, Derwent Valley and Coal measures. Presumed absent from the northern uplands.
Forewing: 13-16mm
Last Recorded Date: 18/06/2023
Last Recorded By: Paul Townsend
Last Recorded General Area: Sheepbridge, Chesterfield
No First Date Information Recorded
IMAGES BELOW: 25th July 2021 – Allestree – Stephen Plant
Cream Wave - 25th July 2021 - Allestree - Stephen Plant
