Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Butterflies and moths: Geometridae 

Small fan-footed wave

Idaea biselata

Notes

Night-flying moth with pale wings crossed by three fine transverse brown lines; the posterior has a diffuse broad band and an outer row of black dots. There is a prominent black spot on each wing.

Sightings by month

Captured in light trap 8th July, 2022: one specimen. One specimen in light trap 27th July, 2023. Caught in moth light trap 20th July (1), 2024. In moth light trap 9th July (2), and 17th July (3) 2025.