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Small White Wave
Asthena albulata (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1875 / 70.111
Photo © Peter Buchner,  Lepiforum

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Satin Wave
Idaea subsericeata
Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Hazel, Hornbeam, birches and wild roses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Broadleaved woodland and heathland habitats.

Darker contrasting cross lines than other small waves.

Recorded in 41 (55%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
07/07/2023127TG00Barnham Broom
27/06/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
01/07/2022127TG13Hempstead
25/06/2022127TG20Poringland
12/06/2022127TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
06/05/2022127TG02Hindolveston
11/08/2021127TG13Hempstead
17/07/2021227TM39Geldeston
15/07/2021227TM49Aldeby (Stanley Carrs)
11/07/2021127TG13Hempstead
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