70.070 (BF1745)

Mallow   

Larentia clavaria
Macro
Geometridae
Adult: 3
D&G status uncertain but probably extinct. Last recorded in 1906. However, present in East Lothian and Midlothian where nocturnal searches by torchlight have located the larvae on roadside mallows.

Red List: Least Concern (LC). GB Status: Common.

Identification

Usually distinctive.

Photo of larva or adult required for record acceptance due to rarity status.

Life cycle

One generation. Overwinters as an egg.  Pupates underground. Larvae  April to June.

Larval foodplants

Common Mallow, Marsh-mallow, Tree-mallow and Hollyhock, none of which are common in Dumfries and Galloway.

Habitat

Roadside verges and other rough areas.

History

There are only five, historical records.  It was first recorded for Dumfries and Galloway for VC72 at Raehills, Dumfries by Little, for VC73  in 1820 at Glen Mills, Dumfries by Lennon and for VC74 in 1906 in Port William by Selby who found 21 larvae on his garden hollyhocks.

4 record(s) from 4 hectad(s) in D&G

VC74 VC73 VC72
Last recorded 1906 1870 1820
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 UK Moths website - further information on species (with photos)

 East Scotland Butterfly Conservation website - national distribution maps and phenology

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