Idaea subsericeata

Idaea subsericeata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Idaea
Species: I. subsericeata
Binomial name
Idaea subsericeata
Haworth, 1809

The Satin Wave (Idaea subsericeata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in Europe.

The species has a wingspan of 22–25 mm. The adults fly in one generation from June to July [1].

The larvae feed on low growing plants such as knotgrass, dandelion and chickweed.

Notes

  1. ^ The flight season refers to the British Isles. This may vary in other parts of the range.

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