Portland Ribbon Wave (Idaea degeneraria) - iMoths


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Portland Ribbon Wave
Idaea degeneraria (Hübner, [1799])
Geometridae : Sterrhinae

1714 / 70.017
Nationally Rare

Similar Bedfordshire Species
Riband Wave Idaea aversata

Plain Wave
Idaea straminata

Forewing:	13-15mm
Flight:	June - July, (and Sept - Oct on the continent)
Foodplant:	various herbaceous plants
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Nationally Rare
Former Status:	Red Data Book
Verification Grade: Adult: 3

The first county record was to actinic light in Bedford on 11/05/2024

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (5%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2024.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Further info: Idaea degeneraria