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Small Fan-footed Wave
Idaea biselata (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1702 / 70.013
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  04/07/2014 - Thompson Water/ Peddars Way

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Forewing: 10-11mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Uncertain. various low-growing plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread and common.
Very variable in the intensity of markings, with a dark form (f. fimbriolata) occurring.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
31/05/2025127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
28/10/2024127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
01/10/2024128TF74Titchwell
24/09/2024128TF74Titchwell
17/09/2024128TF74Titchwell
06/09/2024127TG14West Runton
03/09/2024128TF74Titchwell
31/08/2024127TG31Upton
28/08/2024127TG42Eccles
27/08/2024127TG42Eccles
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