Geometridae

70.001 Ochraceous Wave Idaea serpentata (Hufnagel, 1767)

Rare Immigrant; former Jersey resident

Similar species: Bright Wave Idaea ochrata is paler with less prominent cross-bands and much paler fringe.

Forewing: 9 to 10mm

Habitats: On the European mainland, woodland clearings and dry grassland.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed in the day and comes to light.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded in the wild. In captivity it accepts docks and bedstraws. It probably pupates in the leaf litter.