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Small Dusty Wave

Idaea seriata

Checklist Number
70.008 [B&F: 1707]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Geometridae
Subfamily:Sterrhinae
Genus:Idaea
Species:seriata
Authority:(Schrank, 1802)

Common in gardens, hedgerows and rough ground, also occasionally indoors throughout Britain. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 19-21 mm. Rather pug-like in size and shape, but irrorate (dusty) appearance is unlike any pug. Larva feeds on withered leaves and plant detritus.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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