Small White Wave

The pure white forewings, delicately marked with brown, wavy cross-lines, and silky appearance, combined with its small size are characteristic of this species. Very easily disturbed by day. Flies just before dusk and after dark.

Size and Family

• Family – Carpets and Allies (Larentiines)
• Small Sized 

Conservation status

• UK BAP: Not listed
• Common

Caterpillar Food Plants

Hazel, Hornbeam, birches and Wild Rose.

Habitat

Distribution

• Countries – England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
• Widely distributed over England, Wales, becoming scarcer and more westerly in mainland Scotland north to Caithness. Thinly distributed in northern and western parts of Ireland. Rare on the Channel Islands.