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Satin Wave

Idaea subsericeata

Photo by MarkBockstael
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Field Notes

Description:

The species has a wingspan of 22–25 mm.
The adults fly in one generation from June to July.
The larvae feed on low growing plants such as knotgrass, dandelion and chickweed.

Habitat:

Common in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, rough grassland and gardens.

Reference Links:

Idaea subsericeata, Hants Moths - 1709 Satin Wave Idaea subsericeata

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