Scopula emutaria, the rosy wave, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in western and south-western Europe and Romania. Also in North Africa.[3]
The wingspan is 23–26 millimetres (0.91–1.02 in) (sometimes 20–24 millimetres (0.79–0.94 in)). Easy to distinguish by its whitish ground-colour, slight or rather strong pink flush. Most striking is the straight broad line over the wing towards the wing tip.[4][5]
Adults are on wing from June to July.[6]
It is a coastal species. The larvae feed on sea beet and Armeria maritima.[7]
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Keys and description Scopula emutaria, the rosy wave, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in western and south-western Europe and Romania. Also in North Africa.
The wingspan is 23–26 millimetres (0.91–1.02 in) (sometimes 20–24 millimetres (0.79–0.94 in)). Easy to distinguish by its whitish ground-colour, slight or rather strong pink flush. Most striking is the straight broad line over the wing towards the wing tip.
Adults are on wing from June to July.
Figs.6, 6a larvae after final moult It is a coastal species. The larvae feed on sea beet and Armeria maritima.
