Bug FAQCommon White Wave
Cabera pusaria · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Geometridae
The Common White Wave moth has a wingspan of about 32 to 35 mm and white wings that may show a pink tint and fine grey markings. It lives in deciduous forests across the Palearctic region, flies at night from May to August, and overwinters as a compact brown pupa with olive-green wings.
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How to recognize it
A rare form, ab. heveraria, is heavily dusted with grey, covering almost the whole wing surface.
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Size
The adult’s wingspan ranges from 32 to 35 mm.
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Where it lives
It inhabits deciduous forests and the surrounding areas.
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Life cycle
One or two generations are produced each year, with adults on the wing from May through August. The moth overwinters as a compact brown pupa whose wings are olive-green.
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When you see it
Adults can be seen any time between May and August. They are nocturnal and are attracted to light sources.
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Where it comes from
The species is found throughout the Palearctic region.
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Questions people ask
When are Common White Wave moths active?
Adults fly at night from May to August and are drawn to lights.
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What do these moths look like?
They have white wings, sometimes pink-tinged, with fine grey dusting and curved grey bands on the forewing and two bands on the hindwing.
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Where does the Common White Wave live?
It lives in deciduous forests and nearby areas across the Palearctic region.
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Same family (Geometridae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_white_wave
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