Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Geometridae Scientific name Idaea moniliata | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Tribe Sterrhini Rank Species | |
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Similar Idaea degeneraria, Idaea contiguaria, Idaea deversaria, Idaea filicata, Idaea flaveolaria | ||
Idaea moniliata, common name chequered wave, is a moth of the family Geometridae.
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Description
Idaea moniliata has a wingspan of about 18–20 millimetres (0.71–0.79 in). The background color of the wings is whitish with light brown thin lines, a row of relatively large round white spots (hence the Latin name moniliata, meaning with collar or necklace) and tiny, dark dots on the edge. This univoltine species fly from late May to early August. The larva feeds on withered leaves of various low-growing herbaceous plants, especially Vetch (Vicia species), Hawkbit (Leontodon species) and Forget-me-not (Myosotis species).
Distribution and habitat
This species can be found in most of Europe and the Near East. It mainly lives on limestone background and dry meadows.
References
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