Idaea aversata

Irish status: Widespread and Common

Riband Wave - This moth has two pattern variations. The one pictured here does not have the distinctive dark band over the wings. This is the plain form of the species. There are two flight generations in spring to summer and early autumn. Observed at Greaghnafarna Co. Leitrim.

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