Irish moths

Small Fan-footed Wave, Idaea biselata

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


Small Fan-footed Wave, Idaea biselata

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

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