Mallow Moth
Common NameMallow Moth
Scientific NameLarentia clavaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, grey
HabitatGardens, hedgerows, waste ground, woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Near East
Host PlantsMalva species, Alcea rosea
Flight PeriodAugust to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on Mallow and Hollyhock plants. It overwinters as an egg, with one generation per year.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic wavy dark bands on the forewings and its late summer to autumn flight period, often found near mallow plants.
Description
A medium-sized moth with brown forewings marked by distinct dark brown wavy bands, and paler grey-brown hindwings.
