Idaea
Treitschke, 1825
wave moths, dwarf geometer moths
Species Guides
27- Idaea asceta(Beautiful Wave)
- Idaea basinta(red-and-white wave)
- Idaea bonifata(Fortunate Wave)
- Idaea celtima(Celtic Wave)
- Idaea demissaria(Red-bordered Wave)
- Idaea dimidiata(Single-dotted Wave)
- Idaea eremiata(straw wave moth)
- Idaea furciferata(Notch-winged Wave)
- Idaea gemmata
Idaea is a large of geometer moths (Geometridae: Sterrhinae) distributed nearly worldwide. The genus contains numerous small , many of which are characterized by wavy transverse lines on the forewings that give them their of 'wave moths.' is particularly high in the Mediterranean region, African savannas, and the deserts of western Asia. The genus was established by Treitschke in 1825.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Nearly worldwide; high diversity in the Mediterranean region, African savannas, and deserts of western Asia. Records include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Vermont (USA), and other parts of the United States.