Silky Wave vs strange wave

Idaea dilutaria compared with Idaea laevigata

Key Differences

• Silky Wave is Endangered while strange wave is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Silky Wave	strange wave
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 dilutaria	Idaea laevigata

Evolutionary Relationship

Silky Wave and strange wave share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Idaea.

Conservation Status

Silky Wave

EN — Endangered

strange wave

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Silky Wave	strange wave
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Silky Wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

strange wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Belgium.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium