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dotted borded wave

Idaea sylvestraria

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Geometridae
Genus
Idaea
Species
Idaea sylvestraria (dotted borded wave)

Names in Other Languages

French acidalie sylvestre
German Weißlichgrauer Zwergspanner

Similar Species in Idaea

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bright wave
Idaea ochrata
Least Concern
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dwarf cream wave
Idaea fuscovenosa
Least Concern
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isle of wight wave
Idaea humiliata
Endangered
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least carpet
Idaea rusticata
Not Evaluated
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Ochraceous Wave
Idaea serpentata
Least Concern
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plain wave
Idaea straminata
Least Concern
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Portland Ribbon Wave
Idaea degeneraria
Not Evaluated
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purple-bordered gold
Idaea muricata
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dotted borded wave?
The scientific name of dotted borded wave is Idaea sylvestraria. It belongs to the genus Idaea.
What is the conservation status of dotted borded wave?
dotted borded wave (Idaea sylvestraria) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does dotted borded wave live?
dotted borded wave is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does dotted borded wave belong to?
dotted borded wave (Idaea sylvestraria) belongs to the genus Idaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Geometridae.
Is dotted borded wave endangered?
No, dotted borded wave (Idaea sylvestraria) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does dotted borded wave belong to?
dotted borded wave (Idaea sylvestraria) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of dotted borded wave?
The closest relatives of dotted borded wave in the genus Idaea include bright wave, dwarf cream wave, isle of wight wave, least carpet, Ochraceous Wave.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Idaea — 19 Species

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bright wave
Idaea ochrata
LC
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dotted borded wave
Idaea sylvestraria
LC
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dwarf cream wave
Idaea fuscovenosa
LC 🐾
isle of wight wave
Idaea humiliata
EN 🐾
least carpet
Idaea rusticata
NE 🐾
Ochraceous Wave
Idaea serpentata
LC 🐾
plain wave
Idaea straminata
LC 🐾
Portland Ribbon Wave
Idaea degeneraria
NE 🐾
purple-bordered gold
Idaea muricata
NT 🐾
riband wave
Idaea aversata
LC 🐾
rusty wave
Idaea inquinata
NE 🐾
satin wave
Idaea subsericeata
NE 🐾
Silky Wave
Idaea dilutaria
EN 🐾
Single-Dotted Wave
Idaea dimidiata
LC 🐾
small dusty wave
Idaea seriata
LC 🐾
small fan-footed wave
Idaea biselata
LC 🐾
small scallop
Idaea emarginata
VU 🐾
strange wave
Idaea laevigata
NE 🐾
treble brown spot
Idaea trigeminata
NT
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