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Mallow
Larentia clavaria (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1745 / 70.070
Photo © Dave Emley

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Shaded Broad-bar
Scotopteryx chenopodiata
Forewing: 19-22mm
Flight: September - November
Foodplant:   Mallows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

An uncommon resident. Rare in Staffordshire.

A species of rough, weedy or marshy places, roadside verges etc.

Overwinters as an egg. Adults come sparingly to light so not often seen.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo if away from regular sites.

Recorded in 53 (38%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
10/10/2023137SO85 - Worcester
08/10/2023136SO62 - E Ross & Dymock Forest
07/10/2023136SO62 - E Ross & Dymock Forest
06/10/2023+36SO63 - Much Marcle & Aylton
06/10/2023137SO87 - Kidderminster
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