Common White Wave (Cabera pusaria)


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Common White Wave
Cabera pusaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae : Ennominae

1955 / 70.277

Photo © Robert Jenkins, Norwich 11/07/2021

Similar Species
Common Wave Cabera exanthemata

Forewing:	15-17mm.
Flight:	Two generations May-June. July-Aug.
Foodplant:	Downy and Silver Birch, Alder and sallows.
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

Status
Common and widespread.
One of two very similar species. Generally whiter with more parallel cross-lines than Common Wave.

Recorded in 69 (93%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1928.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Further info: Cabera pusaria