Geometridae

70.012 Treble Brown Spot Idaea trigeminata (Haworth, 1809)

Local

Similar species: Single-dotted Wave Idaea dimidiata has black patches at the trailing edge of the forewing, but lacks them at the leading edge.

Forewing: 10 to 11mm

Habitats: Woodland rides and margins, hedgerows, downland scrub and gardens.

Habits: The moth flies from dusk and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the withered and dead leaves of Ivy. In captivity it accepts Knotgrass, plantains and other low-growing plants. It pupates just under the soil.