1695 Large Lace BorderMoth MenuMoth MenuIndex by Family1697 Ochraceous Wave

1696 Bright Wave (Idaea ochrata) (Prout, 1913) - (Geometridae / Sterrhinae)


Status: RDB1
Notes: Endangered, south-eastern England, predominantly coastal. Wingspan 21-24mm. Flies from late afternoon; mid-June to late July. Frequents golf courses, shingle beaches, sand-dunes, sand-hills and undercliffs; 0-100m. Larva August t o May. Larva feeds on Smooth Tare and Hare's-foot Clover.

Flightime guide
JFMAMJJASOND