Common Wave (Cabera exanthemata, (Scopoli, 1763))

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: Common

Habitat

Damp woodland and marshes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Common White Wave Cabera pusaria

70.278 (BF1956) Common Wave Cabera exanthemata, (Scopoli, 1763)

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