Idaea sylvestraria, the dotted border wave, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1799. It is found in Europe.
The species has a wingspan of 20–23 mm. The adults fly in July and August.
The larvae feed on low plants such as dandelion, knotgrass, heather, bramble, and wild thyme.
Notes The flight season refers to the British Isles. This may vary in other parts of the range.
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External links
Dotted border wave at UKMoths Fauna Europaea Lepiforum e.V.