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Dwarf Cream Wave

Idaea fuscovenosa

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Description:

The species has a wingspan of 19–22 mm. The length of the forewings is 9–11 mm. The adults fly in one generation from June to August

Habitat:

It inhabits open areas of woodland, parks and gardens and other weedy places, and the larvae feed on various types of moss, but also fallen leafs and low-lying plants such as dandelion (Taraxacum). It is found in Europe and the Near East.

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Idaea fuscovenosa, Dwarf Cream Wave Idaea fuscovenosa - UKMoths

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