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smoky wave

Scopula ternata

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
Scopula
Species
Scopula ternata (smoky wave)

Names in Other Languages

French acidalie à trois raies
German Heidelbeer-Kleinspanner

Similar Species in Scopula

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cream wave
Scopula floslactata
Least Concern
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Dusky-brown Wave
Scopula tessellaria
Not Evaluated
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lace border
Scopula ornata
Critically Endangered
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lesser cream wave
Scopula immutata
Least Concern
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lewes wave
Scopula immorata
Least Concern
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middle lace border
Scopula decorata
Near Threatened
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mullein wave
Scopula marginepunctata
Critically Endangered
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rosy wave
Scopula emutaria
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of smoky wave?
The scientific name of smoky wave is Scopula ternata. It belongs to the genus Scopula.
What is the conservation status of smoky wave?
smoky wave (Scopula ternata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does smoky wave live?
smoky wave is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does smoky wave belong to?
smoky wave (Scopula ternata) belongs to the genus Scopula, which is part of the taxonomic family Geometridae.
Is smoky wave endangered?
No, smoky wave (Scopula ternata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does smoky wave belong to?
smoky wave (Scopula ternata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of smoky wave?
The closest relatives of smoky wave in the genus Scopula include cream wave, Dusky-brown Wave, lace border, lesser cream wave, lewes wave.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Scopula — 13 Species

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cream wave
Scopula floslactata
LC 🐾
Dusky-brown Wave
Scopula tessellaria
NE 🐾
lace border
Scopula ornata
CR 🐾
lesser cream wave
Scopula immutata
LC 🐾
lewes wave
Scopula immorata
LC 🐾
middle lace border
Scopula decorata
NT 🐾
mullein wave
Scopula marginepunctata
CR 🐾
rosy wave
Scopula emutaria
NE 🐾
small blood-vein
Scopula imitaria
NE
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smoky wave
Scopula ternata
LC
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Streaked Wave
Scopula virgulata
VU 🐾
sub-angled wave
Scopula nigropunctata
NE 🐾
tawny wave
Scopula rubiginata
NT
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