Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Geometridae Scientific name Idaea serpentata | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Idaea Rank Species | |
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Similar Idaea muricata, Idaea ochrata, Idaea deversaria, Idaea emarginata, Idaea humiliata | ||
Idaea serpentata, the ochraceous wave, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in most of continental Europe and the Near East.
The wingspan is about 22 mm. The adults fly from late June to early August. [1]. They are attracted to light.
The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants such as Galium, Taraxacum, Rumex and Thymus.
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