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Small Fan-footed Wave
The Small Fan-footed Wave (Idaea biselata) is a Moth of the family Geometridae. It is common throughout Europe including the British Isles.
It is a small (wingspan 22-25 mm), easily missed species. The wings are creamy-white with darker fascia with a small black discal spot on each wing. It sometimes flies short distances by day but mainly at night when it is attracted to light. The adults are on the wing from June to August.
The larva feeds on a variety of plants including bramble, dandelion, knotgrass and plantain. The species overwinters as a larva.
References
Chinery, Michael Collins Guide to the Insects of Britain and Western Europe 1986 (Reprinted 1991)
Skinner, Bernard Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles 1984
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