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Riband Wave
Idaea aversata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1713 / 70.016
Photo © Nigel Partridge,  Loosely Row 2015

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Plain Wave
Idaea straminata
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and very common across the region, in a wide variety of habitats.

Recorded in 72 (51%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
27/10/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
04/10/2022123SP51 - Bletchington, Otmoor, Murcott
03/10/2022124SU99 - Amersham, Beaconsfield
22/09/2022124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
21/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
Further info: Idaea aversata
 
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