Geometridae

70.070 Mallow Larentia clavaria (Haworth, 1809)

Common

Similar species: Shaded Broad-bar Scotopteryx chenopodiata is superficially similar, but is smaller (fw.16 to 19mm) and flies earlier (June to early September).

Forewing: 19 to 22mm

Habitats: Wasteground, road verges, river margins, marshes, vegetated shingle, sand-dunes and gardens.

Habits: The moth comes sparingly to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Common Mallow, Marsh Mallow, Tree Mallow and Garden Hollyhock. It pupates under the soil.