Satin Wave (Idaea subsericeata)


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Satin Wave
Idaea subsericeata (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae : Sterrhinae

1709 / 70.009

Photo © Stephen Youngs, 29/05/2016 - Narborough railway line NWT

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Similar Species
Small White Wave Asthena albulata

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	#	VC	10k	Area
11/09/2023	1	27	TG42	Eccles
10/09/2023	+	28	TL78	Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
05/09/2023	1	28	TF74	Holme NNR
04/09/2023	2	27	TG04	Glandford
28/08/2023	1	27	TG04	Glandford
27/08/2023	+	28	TL78	Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
25/08/2023	1	27	TG42	Eccles
24/08/2023	1	27	TG04	Cley next the Sea
22/08/2023	4	27	TG42	Eccles
22/08/2023	2	27	TG04	Cley next the Sea

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