Small Scallop

Idaea emarginata

Photo © Patrick Clement

Small Scallop

Idaea emarginata

Photo © Patrick Clement



Idaea emarginata, the small scallop, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae and it is found in Europe.

The species has a wingspan of 22-25 mm. The length of the forewings is 11-13 mm. The adults fly at night from June to August , and can be attracted to light.

The species prefers damp locations such as marshy woodland, meadows and marshes.

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

Source: Wikipedia

Foodplants

The primary larval foodplants are bedstraws (Galium spp.) and Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis).