70.070 BF1745  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Larentia clavaria - The Mallow Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >> . >>  Geometridae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A large moth with distinctly deep reddish-brown and pointed forewing. Cross-bands edged with white and a whitish zig-zag line across outer edge.
Distribution:  (Last record: 08/10/2021 at Belper )  -  A resident species, that is scarce but widely distributed across the south of the county. Never been regarded as a common moth in Derbyshire.
Flight Period: September /  October /  November /  -  On the wing between  September – October. – one genration Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 36-40mm
Forewing: 19-22mm
Food Plant: Mallow (Malva sylvestris).
Last Recorded Date: 08/10/2021
Last Recorded Year: 2021
Last Recorded By - Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area - Belper

IMAGES BELOW:  Belper, Derbyshire 8th October 2021 – Dave Evans ©

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