description Common white wave moth Overview
The common white wave moth is a Geometridae species found across the Palearctic, first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, whose larvae feed on alder and birch.
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What is the scientific name of the common white wave moth?
The common white wave moth is a species in the family Geometridae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758.
Which trees do common white wave moth larvae feed on?
The larvae feed on alder and birch. These host plants help explain why the species is associated with wooded and treed habitats.
When was the common white wave moth first described?
Carl Linnaeus described it in 1758. That date places its formal scientific description in the eighteenth century.
What family does the common white wave moth belong to?
It belongs to the Geometridae family of moths. Geometrid larvae are commonly known as inchworms because of their looping movement.
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