The Cream Wave (Scopula floslactata) is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in forest and woodland regions, feeding on grasses and small plants such as dandelion. It is a very common species in western Europe, but the range extends to Korea, Japan and China.
Scopula floslactata is a grayish white moth with a wingspan of about 3 centimeters. Its wings are fringed and the males have small, feathered antennae.
It has one generation per year, with adults taking flight from late May through early July.
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