70.008 BF1707 – Small Dusty Wave – Geometridae – Idaea seriata
Small Dusty Wave – Geometridae – Sterrhinae – Idaea seriata – colour code •
STATUS – Resident in Derbyshire and appears to be wide spread and generally common throughout the county.
ID POINTERS – A small dark sandy-grey moth with the wings covered in a dusting of fine spots and flecks of darker grey. Central dark spots on the fore & hind wings and also a fine wavy line of spots or dashes along outer edge. Can look a little pug like at times.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing – June – August.
IMAGES – Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison©