70.070 BF1745 - The Mallow - Geometridae - Larentia clavaria

70.070 BF1745 - Geometridae - Larentiinae - Larentia clavaria - The Mallow

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- 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

Wingspan: 36-40mm
Forewing: 19-22mm

Food Plant: Mallow (Malva sylvestris).

Last Recorded Date: 08/10/2021

Last Recorded By: Dave Evans

Last Recorded General Area: Belper

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The Mallow – Dave Evans

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