A local and uncommon species across our region.

A species of acid woodland and heathland.

Overwinters as a larva and adults fly from dusk, coming to light.

Note Many claimed records of this species turn out to be the non-banded form of Riband Wave. It is NOT common away from its preferred habitats. In Riband the 3rd or outer cross-line is kinked as it meets the costa; not so in Plain Wave.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo.

Recorded in 52 (37%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1887. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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