Geometridae : Sterrhinae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Wild Goose Reserve, Worcestershire. 9th July 2021.

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Small Fan-footed Wave
Idaea biselata
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Dwarf Cream Wave
Idaea fuscovenosa
(Goeze, 1781) 1705 / 70.006

A species of the south and east of England so rather uncommon across our region.

A species of hedgerows, scrubby grasslands, mature gardens etc.

Note care needed to separate from the common Small Fan-footed Wave Idaea biselata.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo.

Recorded in 54 (39%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1859.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 9-11m
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Not known in the wild
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
09/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO52
30/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK11
29/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
28/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
28/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74

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