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Plain Wave
Idaea straminata
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Riband Wave
Idaea aversata
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1713 / 70.016

Morley's Final Catalogue: Abundant everywhere from Bentley Woods to Gorleston; often at Monks Soham light.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single brooded. Occasional records in the autumn in recent years.

Identification: Plain wave has smooth, silky wings unlike the rough texture of Riband wave. Third cross line on Plain wave does not have a kink.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 56 (97%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/11/2024126TL86 - Bury St Edmunds
19/09/2024225TM58 - Carlton Colville/Kessingland
18/09/2024225TM35 - Snape/Tunstall
08/09/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
06/09/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
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Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Idaea aversata
 
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