Geometridae : Sterrhinae
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Photo © Peter Gray,  St Margarets, Middlesex (16/09/23)

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Riband Wave
Idaea aversata
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Plain Wave
Idaea straminata

(Borkhausen, 1794) 1715 / 70.018

General comments
Extremely local resident.

Many reports of the Plain Wave prove to relate to Riband Waves on closer inspection and separation of the two may be difficult in some cases. The outermost of the main cross-lines of the forewing curves smoothly to join the costa without the characteristic inwardly-directed elbow of Riband Wave. Beginners claiming Plain Wave should support the claim with a specimen or a photograph.

Recorded in 20 (49%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/09/2023121TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
18/07/2023120SP91 - Tring
06/08/2022120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
01/08/2022120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
15/07/2022221TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
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Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Dandelion, Knotgrass
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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