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Small Dusty Wave Idaea seriata |
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| The Small Dusty Wave and the Mullein Wave are similar-looking although both are variable with the (lack of) line patterns they show on the peppered buff background. Both have a dark spot in the centre of each fore and hind wing and fly at the same time of year. The Mullein Wave is a little larger (12-14 cm forewing rather than 9-10) and the forewings end in a point/angle like those of the Riband Wave. Because of the slightly rounded edges to the forewings, these are defined as Small Dusty Wave moths. | |
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| This one with somewhat more pointed left forewing looks closer to a Mullein Wave (Scopula marginepunctata) but is probably another Small Dusty. | |
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Small Fan-footed Wave Idaea biselata |
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| The Small Fan-footed Wave is also variable. The moth on the left above is definitely a Small Fan-footed Wave. However, the one on the right above, which is the same moth as on the right top line under Small Dusty Wave, could actually have been a Small Fan-footed. | |