| Scopula virgulata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Scopula |
| Species: | S. virgulata |
| Binomial name | |
| Scopula virgulata (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) |
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The Streaked Wave (Scopula virgulata) is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found from most of Europe to central Asia and northern Mongolia.
The wingspan is 20–22 mm. Adults are on wing from late July to August in one generation per year.
The larvae feed on Carex and Inula species. Larvae can be found from August to June. It overwinters in the larval stage.