Common White Wave (Cabera pusaria, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
This species is generally whiter with more parallel cross-lines than the similar Common Wave (C. exanthemata).

Pupates on or in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 15-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Downy Birch (Betula pubescens), Silver Birch (Betula pendula), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), sallows (Salix spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and late July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Common Wave Cabera exanthemata

70.277 (BF1955) Common White Wave Cabera pusaria, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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