Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Geometridae Scientific name Idaea emarginata | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Idaea Rank Species | |
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Similar Idaea muricata, Scopula immutata, Small fan‑footed wave, Idaea fuscovenosa, Idaea ochrata | ||
Idaea emarginata, the small scallop, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in Europe.
The species has a wingspan of 22–25 mm. The length of the forewings is 11–13 mm. The adults fly at night from June to August [1], and can be attracted to light.
The species prefers damp locations such as marshy woodland, meadows and marches.
- ^ The flight season refers to the British Isles. This may vary in other parts of the range.
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