70.111 BF1875 - Small White Wave - Geometridae - Asthena albulata

70.111 BF1875 - Geometridae - 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

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

ID pointers: The small size, pure white ground colour and brown wavy cross-lines are diagnostic.

Distribution: (Last record: 06/06/2019 at Belper ) - 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

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

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

Last Recorded Date: 06/06/2019

Last Recorded By: Stephen Plant

Last Recorded General Area: Belper

No First Date Information Recorded

70.111 BF1875 – Small White Wave – Asthena albulata

Small White Wave - 6/6/2019 - Belper - Stephen Plant