Waved Umber vs Meadow Brown

Side-by-side species comparison

Waved Umber

A brown geometrid moth with distinctive wavy cross-lines. A common urban moth often found on walls and fences.

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One of the most common garden moths in urban areas, frequently resting on walls and fences during the day.

The most abundant butterfly in Britain, a brown species with a single eyespot on each forewing.

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So common it is often overlooked but plays a crucial role as a pollinator of wildflowers in grasslands.