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Red-bordered wave

Idaea demissaria

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Small geometer moth. I originally thought it was a dark-ribboned wave but the pattern is different although it looks the same at first glance.

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

Idaea demissaria - Red-Bordered Wave -- Discover Life

Species ID Suggestions

Red-bordered Wave

Idaea demissaria

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
KarenL
Thanks J! Interesting that there are no photos on the bugguide database, & no sightings in mid TN on bamona! http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Idaea-demissaria
Jacob Gorneau
Beautiful! I still can see the four discal dots, they just look faded here. I think Idaea demissaria is a good match.

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PublishedSeptember 1, 2012

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