Weaver’s Wave

The Weaver's Wave is a nationally scarce species, found only in the hillsides of Caernarvonshire and Merionethshire in north-west Wales.

Flight Season

Flies in June and July in one generation

Size and Family

• Family - Waves (Sterrhines)
• Small Sized

Conservation status

• UK BAP:  not listed
• Priority Species in Wales (‘Section 42’ list)
• Nationally Notable

Caterpillar Food Plants

Probably Heathers. Other moorland plants may also be used but this requires confirmation.

Habitat

Mountains and moorlands, often with rocky outcrops.

Distribution

• Countries – Wales
• Only found in north-western Wales, and even here it is very local. Most often recorded in Caernarvonshire. There are additional records from Merionethshire and a single record from Montgomeryshire.