Geometridae: Sterrhinae

08069 Cream Wave Scopula floslactata, (Haworth, 1809)

BF1693 (ABH70.027)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Pupates in loose earth.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): bedstraws (Galium spp.), Woodruff (Galium odoratum), Bush Vetch (Vicia sepium)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, hedgerows, damp scubby grassland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Lesser Cream Wave Scopula immutata


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