Photo © David G Green
Tawny Wave
Scopula rubiginata
Checklist Number70.022 [B&F: 1688]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Sterrhinae |
| Genus: | Scopula |
| Species: | rubiginata |
| Authority: | (Hufnagel, 1767) |
A rare Red Data Book species, breeding on heathland in Breckland, and on sand-dunes in the Aldeburgh-Thorpeness area. Also appearing as an immigrant from mainland Europe in southern England from the Wash to Cornwall. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there have been just three records to date, all in August, at Christchurch in 1994, Lymington in 2008, and Totland in 2009. Wingspan 20-23 mm. Fairly unmistakable. Larva feeds on White Clover, Red Clover, Lucerne, Bindweed, Vetch and Wild Thyme.
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| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC10 Isle of Wight
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totland (SZ38) | 04/08/2009 | one | Sam Knill-Jones | Adult |
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch (SZ19) | 05/08/1994 | - | Mike Jeffes | Adult |
| Lymington (SZ39) | 16/08/2008 | one | Alec Harmer | Adult |
