| 70.016 ~ 1713 ~ Riband Wave ~ Idaea aversata | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 30-35mm. Confusion species Plain Wave, Portland Riband Wave. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Most habitats. Foodplant Many low growing herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva. Larva July-May. Pupates in a cocoon in the leaf litter. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 26th July 2008, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 15th July 2008, Llanfyllin Pic shows form remutata - trapped far more frequently at Llanfyllin than the typical form shown left |
 Photo by PRW, 28th June 2010, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 20th June 2012, Commins Coch Pic shows an unusual dark speckled form |
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