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Scotopteryx chenopodiata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1732 / 70.045
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  12/07/2014 - Winterton-on-Sea, amongst the dunes

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Mallow
Larentia clavaria
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Hypena proboscidalis
Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Clovers and vetches.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Variable in colour.
Wide range of open grassy places, hedgerows, meadows, verges, sand-dunes etc.
Easily disturbed by day.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/07/2025127TG42Eccles
10/07/2025227TG42Eccles
10/07/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
09/07/2025328TF92Great Ryburgh
08/07/2025127TG42Eccles
08/07/2025128TF74Brancaster
07/07/2025127TG42Eccles
06/07/2025228TF93Hindringham
06/07/2025128TF73Dersingham
05/07/2025127TG42Eccles
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