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Satin Wave
Idaea subsericeata (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1709 / 70.009
Photo © Dave Appleton,  29/08/2015 - Cranwich Heath

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Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July. (Aug-Sept)
Foodplant:   Various plants, including Knotgrass, Dandelion, and Chickweed
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
Grassland, heathland.

Plain looking moth with glossy sheen to forewing.

A partial second brood in late August and early September sometimes occurs

Recorded in 46 (62%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/09/2023127TG42Eccles
10/09/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
05/09/2023128TF74Holme NNR
04/09/2023227TG04Glandford
28/08/2023127TG04Glandford
27/08/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
25/08/2023127TG42Eccles
24/08/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
22/08/2023427TG42Eccles
22/08/2023227TG04Cley next the Sea
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