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Common Wave
Cabera exanthemata (Scopoli, 1763)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1956 / 70.278
Photo © Jim Swalwell,  12/08/2022 - Foulden Common

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Common White Wave
Cabera pusaria
Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: Two generations May-July. July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Goat Willow, Grey Willow, sallows and poplars.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Many habitats including damp woodland and marshes.
Sprinkling of brown and cross-lines more curved than Common White Wave.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
15/06/2025127TM18Tibenham
14/06/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
14/06/2025127TG13Hempstead
13/06/2025127TG42Eccles
13/06/2025127TM18Winfarthing
12/06/2025127TG42Eccles
12/06/2025127TG11Costessey
12/06/2025127TG11Taverham
11/06/2025127TG42Eccles
09/06/2025127TG42Eccles
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