Geometridae: Sterrhinae
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Photo © Barry Pummell,  North Tuddenham 18/8/2011

Similar Norfolk Species
Plain Wave
Idaea straminata
Riband Wave
1713 Idaea aversata
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Norfolk status
Two distinct forms occur of this species, roughly equal in numbers. One has a dark band across all four wings, where as the other f. remutata, only has narrow cross-lines.

Recorded in 66 (96%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2012.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/09/2012127TG04 - Blakeney/Cley
15/09/2012+27TG14 - Sheringham
15/09/2012227TG14 - Sheringham
08/09/2012127TG20 - Norwich
07/09/2012128TF80 - Swaffham
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Forewing: 14-16mm.
Season: One generation. June-Aug. (Sept-Oct)
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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