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Lesser Cream Wave
Scopula immutata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1692 / 70.025
Photo © Lynnette Nicholson,  17/07/2021 - Cley

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Rosy Wave
Scopula emutaria
Cream Wave
Scopula floslactata
Forewing: 12-13mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Meadowsweet, Common Valarian.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Generally widespread.

Often shows central black dots on each wing, strongest on hindwing (sometimes absent on forewing).

Similar Cream Wave is larger, with more pointed forewing, arched near the tip.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
02/09/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
05/08/2024127TG11Costessey
02/08/2024127TG11Costessey
31/07/2024127TG11Costessey
29/07/2024127TG42Eccles
29/07/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
29/07/2024128TF92North Elmham
28/07/2024127TG13Gresham
27/07/2024127TG31Acle
27/07/2024127TG11Costessey
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