Idaea

Treitschke, 1825

wave moths, dwarf geometer moths

Idaea is a large of (: Sterrhinae) distributed nearly worldwide. The genus contains numerous small , many of which are characterized by wavy transverse on the that give them their of 'wave .' is particularly high in the Mediterranean region, African savannas, and the deserts of western Asia. The genus was established by Treitschke in 1825.

Idaea minuta by (c) Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Idaea hilliata by (c) Laura Gaudette, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Laura Gaudette. Used under a CC-BY license.Idaea occidentaria by (c) Jared Shorma, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jared Shorma. Used under a CC-BY license.

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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.

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