| 70.018 ~ 1715 ~ Plain Wave ~ Idaea straminata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local Montgomeryshire Status A fairly uncommon species, but it has been recorded from most parts of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 28-33mm. Confusion species Riband Wave, Portland Riband Wave. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Mainly found in open woodland and scrubby heathland, but also found in gardens. Foodplant Little is known about its foodplant in the wild, although in captivity it is known to eat dandelion, knot grass and sallow. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva. Larva August-May. Pupates in the plant debris. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 14th July 2009, Llanfyllin |
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