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Common Wave
Cabera exanthemata (Scopoli, 1763)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1956 / 70.278
Photo © John Thacker,  Finemere Wood 18.6.16

Similar Upper Thames Species
Common White Wave
Cabera pusaria
Foodplant:   Goat Willow, Grey Willow, sallows and poplars
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Widespread and common in the region, mainly in damp woodland and other damp habitats.

Recorded in 69 (88%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
05/09/2022+23SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
03/09/2022123SU78 - Henley, Hambleden, Warburg
01/09/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
31/08/2022123SU78 - Henley, Hambleden, Warburg
30/08/2022124SP84 - Npt. Pagnell, Stoke Goldington
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