Geometridae: Sterrhinae
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Photo © Jim Wheeler,  Foxley wood 13/5/08

Similar Norfolk Species
Lesser Cream Wave
Scopula immutata
Cream Wave
1693 Scopula floslactata
(Haworth, 1809)
Norfolk status
Deciduous woodland species, widespread and can be locally common.

Can show central black dots, but small on hindwing, and usually absent on forewing.

Similar Lesser Cream Wave is smaller, with less pointed, rounded wings, showing central dots.

Recorded in 51 (74%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2012.

‹ Lesser Cream Wave  |  Bright Wave ›

Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
27/07/2012128TF91 - Dereham
27/07/2012+28TL89 - Bodney/Lynford
23/07/2012328TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
23/06/2012127TG12 - Aylsham
19/06/2012227TM49 - Geldeston/Haddiscoe
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Season: One generation. May-June.
Foodplant:   Bedstraws, Woodruff, Bush Vetch
Nat Status: Local
 Immature Adult
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