Geometridae: Ennominae

07826 Common Wave Cabera exanthemata, (Scopoli, 1763)

BF1956 (ABH70.278)

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General Information

This species has a sprinkling of brown and its cross-lines are more curved than the Common White Wave (C. pusaria).

 

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): willows (Salix spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), poplars (Populus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-early July and early July-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Damp woodland and marshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Common White Wave Cabera pusaria


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, black, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2