Lewes wave

Scopula immorata

"Scopula immorata", the Lewes wave, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe and the Near East.
Scopula immorata tiny Butterfly in a garden Geotagged,Germany,Lewes wave,Scopula immorata,Summer

Appearance

The wingspan is 20–27 millimetres. The moth flies in two generations from the end of June to mid August in western Europe. The larva feeds on various low-growing plants like thyme and oregano.
Lewes wave (Scopula immorata) The German name “Marmorierter Kleinspanner” translates to "Checkered small geometrid moth”. Geotagged,Italy,Lewes wave,Scopula immorata,Summer

Naming

*"Scopula immorata immorata"
⤷ "Scopula immorata duercki" Sheljuzhko, 1955

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyGeometridae
GenusScopula
SpeciesS. immorata
Photographed in
Germany
Italy