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Lesser Cream Wave
Scopula immutata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1692 / 70.025
Photo © Ray Roche,  19/07/2015 - Ingoldisthorpe

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Rosy Wave
Scopula emutaria
Cream Wave
Scopula floslactata
Forewing: 12-13mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Meadowsweet, Common Valarian.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Generally widespread.

Often shows central black dots on each wing, strongest on hindwing (sometimes absent on forewing).

Similar Cream Wave is larger, with more pointed forewing, arched near the tip.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
13/08/2023127TG11Costessey
09/08/2023227TG31Bure Marshes NNR
07/08/2023128TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
06/08/2023127TG11Costessey
01/08/2023127TG11Costessey
30/07/2023127TG42Eccles
30/07/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
29/07/2023128TF90Watton
28/07/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
28/07/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
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