Small Fan-footed Wave - Idaea biselata

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Description

Wingspan 15-20 mm. The intensity of the markings varies and one regular dark form has been named fimbriolata.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Woodland, plantations, heaths and gardens.

When to see it

Flies from evening onwards between June and August.

Life History

The larvae feed from August through the winter on a variety of low-growing plants.

UK Status

Quite common over much of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)

Reference
70.013 BF1702
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    25 July 2016
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    22 June 2014
  • Kate Nightingale
    Cropston garden
    23 July 2016
    attracted to light-trap
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    03 July 2010
  • Barbara Cooper
    Long Clawson
    12 July 2015

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Common names
Small Fan-footed Wave
Species group:
Moths
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Geometridae
Records on NatureSpot:
248
First record:
01/01/1998 (Adrian Russell)
Last record:
29/07/2024 (Dale Green)

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  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    27 July 2012
  • Ron.stevens
    Broughton Astley
    13 August 2011
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    23 July 2013
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    14 July 2012
  • Rod Baker
    Newton Harcourt
    03 August 2012
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    21 July 2013
  • Barbara Cooper
    Long Clawson
    17 July 2013
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    12 July 2015