About Idaea pallidata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775
Idaea pallidata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775 is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. Its distribution ranges from northern and central Europe to the Caucasus, central Asia, and the Amur Region. Male moths have a wingspan between 18 and 20 mm, while female moths have a wingspan between 16 and 19 mm. Adult Idaea pallidata produce one generation per year that flies from mid May to late June. Adult moths are attracted to light. The larvae feed on withered or dry leaves of multiple herbaceous plant species, including Achillea millefolium, Valeriana officinalis, Filipendula ulmaria, and Vaccinium myrtillus.
