Grass Wave

    Perconia strigillaria

    GeometridaeABH 70.295 B&F 1970

    This species inhabits lowland heathland, moorland and open woodland, where larvae feed on Heather, Heath and Broom.  It is sparsely distributed in Britain and is rare and local in the county.  Common Wave is a possible confusion species.

    Adult Verification Grade: 1

    Grass Wave (Perconia strigillaria) photographed in Somerset by John Connolly