Cream Wave

Scopula floslactata

The cream wave is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in forest and woodland regions, feeding on grasses and small plants such as dandelion. It is a very common species in western Europe, but the range extends to Korea, Japan and China.

''Scopula floslactata'' is a grayish white moth with a wingspan of about three centimeters. Its wings are fringed and the males have small, feathered antennae.

It has one generation per year, with adults taking flight from late May through early July.