Davey, P., 2009: A species occurring throughout Britain, but more local further north, the larva feeding on common mallow (Malva sylvestris), marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis), and hollyhock (Alcea rosa). In Dorset, the moth is essentially a coastal species where it is local, and usually at low density. It is rare inland despite its foodplant being widespread on disturbed, dry, nutrient-rich soils and along roadside verges. There are records from Iwerne Minster, the Wareham area and from Hurn.... Read More

Recorded in 20 (50%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1930. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats

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