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Small Dusty Wave - Idaea seriata

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Small Dusty Wave Small Dusty Wave - Idaea seriata dylan Laundry Lane 25 Oct 2020, 12:05 p.m. 7 Sep 2019, 1:41 p.m.
Small Dusty Wave Small Dusty Wave - Idaea seriata dylan Laundry Lane 16 Aug 2022, 9:14 p.m. 14 Aug 2022, 10:08 p.m.
Small Dusty Wave Small Dusty Wave - Idaea seriata dylan Laundry Lane 25 Oct 2020, 12:05 p.m. 7 Sep 2019, 1:41 p.m.
Small Dusty Wave Small Dusty Wave - Idaea seriata dylan Laundry Lane 25 Oct 2020, 12:05 p.m. 7 Sep 2019, 1:41 p.m.
Small Dusty Wave Small Dusty Wave - Idaea seriata dylan Laundry Lane 25 Oct 2020, 12:05 p.m. 7 Sep 2019, 1:41 p.m.
Small Dusty Wave Small Dusty Wave - Idaea seriata dylan Laundry Lane 16 Aug 2022, 9:14 p.m. 14 Aug 2022, 10:10 p.m.

Species Description

Fairly common and widespread throughout the UK though becomes scarcer further North. Habitat includes: gardens, wasteland, woodland, allotments, cemeteries. Commonly found on external walls. Wingspan= 19-21mm. Food plant: Various Herbaceous plants e.g. Ivy. Flight period: In the South there are two broods, June and July and again in August and September. In the North there is a single brood flying in July and August.