70.111 BF1875 - Small White Wave - Geometridae - Asthena albulata

70.111 BF1875 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Asthena albulata - Small White Wave

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

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> . >> Geometridae

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ID Difficulty: amber

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

ID pointers: The small size, pure white ground colour, a silky sheen to the forewings and contrasting brown wavy cross-lines are diagnostic.

Distribution: (Last record: 17/06/2017 ) - An uncommon and locally distributed species in Derbyshire. Favours hazel scrub growing on the sides of limestone dales.

Flight Period: May / June / July / - On the wing – May – August. One generation in our area

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Crepuscular - but can be disturbed during the day

Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Not Recorded

*** Last updated on 29 April 2025 by TD ***

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Wingspan: 14-18mm
Forewing: 9-11mm

Food Plant: Hazel, Hornbeam, betulae and wild roses.

Last Recorded Date: 17/06/2017

Last Recorded Year: 2017

Last Recorded By - The late D.Budworth

Last Recorded General Area - Not Recorded

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