Small Dusty Wave - Idaea seriata
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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.