Mallow (Larentia clavaria, (Haworth, 1809))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 19-22mm.
Foodplant(s): mallows (Malva spp.), hollyhocks (Althaea spp.)
Flying: One generation, September-early November
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Rough weedy places and gardens.

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Shaded Broad-bar Scotopteryx chenopodiata

70.070 (BF1745) Mallow Larentia clavaria, (Haworth, 1809)

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