plain wave vs satin wave

Idaea straminata compared with Idaea subsericeata

Key Differences

• plain wave is Least Concern while satin wave is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	plain wave	satin wave
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (artrópode)	Arthropoda (artrópode)
Class same	Insecta (inseto)	Insecta (inseto)
Order same	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family same	Geometridae	Geometridae
Genus same	Idaea	Idaea
Species	Idaea straminata	Idaea subsericeata

Evolutionary Relationship

plain wave and satin wave share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Idaea.

Conservation Status

plain wave

LC — Least Concern

satin wave

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	plain wave	satin wave
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

plain wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

satin wave

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇪 Sweden