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Rosy Wave
Scopula emutaria
Cream Wave
Scopula floslactata
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Lesser Cream Wave
Scopula immutata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1692 / 70.025

Morley's Final Catalogue: Locally quite frequent in both east and west. Belstead, Ipswich, Barham, Coddenham, Brandeston; not very common at Yoxford, Beccles, Lowestoft, Fritton, Bradwell (D). Tuddenham, Brandon.

Recent Suffolk Status: Local.

Life history: Single brooded.

Identification: Cream wave is larger with a pointed forewing and less defined cross-lines. Rosy wave also has a more pointed forewing and straighter cross lines.

Habitat: Damp habitats including wet grassland, fens and marshlands.

Recorded in 39 (67%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/08/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
20/07/2024126TL88 - Thetford
19/07/2024325TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
19/07/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
17/07/2024126TL76 - Kentford/Dalham
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Forewing: 12-13mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Meadowsweet, Common Valerian
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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