70.126 Small Waved Umber Copyright Martin Evans
 Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
 Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans  70.126 Small Waved Umber Copyright Martin Evans

Geometridae

70.126 Small Waved Umber Horisme vitalbata ([ Denis & Schiffermüller ], 1775)

Common

Similar species: This moth is unlikely to be mistaken for any other British or Irish species.

Forewing: 14 to 17mm

Habitats: Open woodland, scrub and hedgerows on calcareous soils.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Traveller's-joy. It pupates in the leaf litter where it overwinters.