Common Tan Wave

Fascinating facts about the Common Tan Wave

• The southernmost record for this species is the Galápagos Islands, extending its range far beyond the mainland. It is found across eastern North America, from Nova Scotia down to Florida and westward to Texas and Colorado, reaching north to Ontario. From there its distribution continues south through Mexico and Central America into South America, including Venezuela, before reaching the remote islands.
• The caterpillars feed on a wide variety of plant species, including nightshade (Solanum dulcamara), bedstraw (Galium), corn (Zea mays), goldenrod (Solidago), chestnut (Castanea), oak (Quercus) and willow (Salix).
• Achille Guenée first described the species in 1857 and placed it in the family Geometridae. The scientific name is Pleuroprucha insulsaria.
• It has been recorded from the West Indies, including Jamaica. These island records extend its known distribution into the Caribbean.
• Its wingspan measures 14 to 21 mm. Adults are on wing from spring to autumn.

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At a glance

About the Common Tan Wave

In the warm, golden light of a summer's day, the Common Tan Wave moth dances across the landscape, its delicate wings beating in a hypnotic rhythm as it flits from leaf to leaf. With a subtle elegance, it navigates the intricate tapestry of its natural world, its mottled brown hues blending seamlessly into the dappled shade of the forest floor. As it moves, the gentle tremble of its wings creates a soft, whispery susurration, a soothing serenade that fills the air with an almost imperceptible music.

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