Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Mallow
Larentia clavaria

(Haworth, 1809) 1745 / 70.070

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

Forewing: 19-22mm
Flight: September - November
Foodplant:   Mallows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
15/10/2019+9SY98 Wareham
13/10/201949SY66 Portland Bill
06/10/201919SY48 Burton Bradstock
04/10/201819SY58 Abbotsbury
01/11/201719SY67 Portland / Weymouth

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