Ochraceous Wave vs small scallop

Idaea serpentata compared with Idaea emarginata

Key Differences

• Ochraceous Wave is Least Concern while small scallop is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ochraceous Wave	small scallop
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order same	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family same	Geometridae	Geometridae
Genus same	Idaea	Idaea
Species	Idaea serpentata	Idaea emarginata

Evolutionary Relationship

Ochraceous Wave and small scallop share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Idaea.

Conservation Status

Ochraceous Wave

LC — Least Concern

small scallop

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ochraceous Wave	small scallop
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ochraceous Wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

small scallop

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden