70.278 BF1956 – Common Wave – Geometridae – Cabera exanthemata
Common Wave – Geometridae – Ennominae – Cabera exanthemata – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that although widely distributed in Derbyshire, is generally uncommon. It may be under recorded due to confusion with Common White Wave. Is generally more common near areas of marshland, lakes or rivers where Salix is found in profusion.
ID POINTERS – Similar to Common White Wave but the cross-lines are brown not grey and are curved, notably the outer two and can be indistinct. The peppering is also brown not grey and varies in intensity.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May through September.
IMAGES – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Images by Tony Davison©
Common Wave
