Geometridae : Sterrhinae
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Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Kingsford, VC39, male, I.M. 4.6.22.

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Dotted Border Wave
Idaea sylvestraria
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Satin Wave
Idaea subsericeata
(Haworth, 1809) 1709 / 70.009

A scarce to common species across our region.

A species of woodland, scrub, rough grassland, heathland.

Overwinters as a larva, adults come to light.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo.

Recorded in 59 (42%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 10-12mm
Flight: June - July (August - September)
Foodplant:   Unknown in the wild
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
12/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO69
10/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
28/07/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ61
20/07/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO49
19/07/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO49

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