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Riband Wave
Idaea aversata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1713 / 70.016

A common species across the region.

Found in most habitats.

Overwinters as a larva and adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 128 (91%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-16mm
Flight: June - August (September - October)
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
06/10/20222VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
23/09/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
23/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
22/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO96
20/09/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82

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