Geometridae: Sterrhinae

08099 Bright Wave Idaea ochrata, (Scopoli, 1763)

BF1696 (ABH70.003)

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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Arda Valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 27th June 2012, male.
Arda Valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 27th June 2012, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Samakov-Borovets. 14th July 2014.
Samakov-Borovets. 14th July 2014.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

A very small, sandy/light brown moth. Forewing pointed. Small black/brown dots on wing fringes which might be difficult to see. The two central cross-lines are usually clearly defined with the inner band being stronger. A third inner line is sometimes just visible.

 

Pupates in plant debris on the ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 10-12mm.
Foodplant(s): herbs
Flying: One generation, mid June-early August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Coastal. Vegetated shingle and grasses/herbs growing on stabilised sand.

Regional Information

Recorded in 10 (0.5%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 June to 23 July

Similar Species
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 27th June 2012..
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 27th June 2012..
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Tawny Wave Scopula rubiginata


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, green
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2