Geometridae

Riband Wave

Idaea aversata

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - August 2012

Riband Wave is a common to abundant species found in most habitat types throughout the British Isles.  It occurs in two main forms:  a ribboned form (above) and a plain form (below). 

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - August 2012

The ground colour of the wings can vary from sandy brown (above) to light fawn (below)..

Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, England - July 2012

Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales - July 2011

Rhossili, West Glamorgan, Wales - July 2011