70.114 Small Yellow Wave Copyright Martin Evans
 Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
 Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans  70.114 Small Yellow Wave Copyright Martin Evans

Geometridae

70.114 Small Yellow Wave Hydrelia flammeolaria (Hufnagel, 1767)

Common

Similar species: Unlikely to be mistaken for other British or Irish species.

Forewing: 9 to 11mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland, hedgerows, waterside scrub and Alder carr.

Habits: The moth can be disturbed from low branches during the day. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Field Maple, Sycamore and Alder. It pupates in the leaf litter.