12-9-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - WAVE MOTH (Idaea attenuaria)

Idaea attenuaria

Class: Insecta.

Order: Lepidoptera.

Superfamily: Geometroidea.

Family: Geometridae.

Subfamily: Sterrhinae.

Tribe: Idaeini.

Idaea attenuaria is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. Also known as the attenuated wave or acidalie atténuée in French, this species was described by Rambur in 1833. It is native to Europe and has a relatively small wingspan, with males around 13-15 mm and females 14-17 mm. 

Key characteristics 

Family: Geometridae

Order: Lepidoptera (Moths and butterflies)

Genus: Idaea

Description: A small-sized moth.

Distribution: Native to Europe.

Flight Period: Typically active from March to June (univoltine).

Scientific Classification 

Authority: (Rambur, 1833)

Synonym: Dosithoea attenuaria

Common names: Acidalie atténuée (French)