A common species across the region.

A species of woodland and carr, especially very damp areas.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults can be disturbed during the day and later comes to light.

Note Similar to Common White Wave but wings more rounded, freckling is brownish and the cross-lines more curved.

Recorded in 118 (84%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1869. Last Recorded in 2022. (Data up to end 2022) Additional Stats

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