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1713 ~ Riband Wave ~
Idaea aversata
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
A common species found throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 30-35mm.
Confusion species
Plain Wave, Portland Riband Wave.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Most habitats.
Foodplant
Many low growing herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a small larva. Larva July-May. Pupates in a cocoon in the leaf litter.
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Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 26th July 2008, Llanfyllin
Photo by MDH, 15th July 2008, Llanfyllin
Pic shows form
remutata
- trapped far more frequently at Llanfyllin than the typical form shown left
Photo by PRW, 28th June 2010, Commins Coch