Family: Geometridae       Sub-family: Sterrhinae 1702     *     Small Fan-footed Wave     *     Idaea biselata Widespread, common Wingspan: 15-20mm. The intensity of markings is variable and Idaea biselata f. fimbriolata has a dark-greyish outer cross-band. Flight time: June-September Habitat: Gardens, woods, hedges Larval food plant: Unknown in wild, probably herbaceous plants

Small Fan-footed Wave, Idaea biselata
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2011