Geometridae : Sterrhinae
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Similar Norfolk Species
Riband Wave
Idaea aversata
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Plain Wave
Idaea straminata

(Borkhausen, 1794) 1715 / 70.018

Norfolk status
Local.
Closely resembles the remutata form of Riband Wave.


Plain Wave     Riband Wave
ŠJ Wheeler

Recorded in 52 (70%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Portland Ribbon Wave | Lace Border >

Determination
Plain Wave (left) Riband Wave (right) comparison - J. Wheeler
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
06/09/2024127TG51Scratby
03/08/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
21/07/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
21/07/2024128TF91Dereham 
20/07/2024+28TF62Sandringham
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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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