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Cream Wave
Scopula floslactata (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1693 / 70.027
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  03/06/2016 - Pedders Way

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Lesser Cream Wave
Scopula immutata
Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation. May-June.
Foodplant:   Bedstraws, Woodruff, Bush Vetch.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
18/05/2024127TG12Brandiston
10/05/2024328TL79Cranwich
09/05/2024+28TL78Weeting (Emily's Wood)
11/08/2023127TM29Shotesham
23/07/2023127TG11Costessey
11/07/2023128TF61King's Lynn
08/07/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
06/07/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
30/06/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
24/06/2023127TG21Norwich (Catton)
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