Bright Wave

Idaea ochrata

Photo © xulescu_g

Bright Wave

Idaea ochrata

Photo © xulescu_g



Idaea ochrata, the bright wave, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in Europe.

The species has a wingspan of 21–24 mm. The adults fly at night from late June to early August in one generation .

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

Source: Wikipedia

Foodplants

The primary larval foodplant is Smooth Tare (Ervum tetrasperma).