Moths & butterflies known to feed on tree mallow (Malva arborea):
| Species | Status | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Small angle Euplexia lucipara |
LC | any Malva species |
| Scarce bordered straw Helicoverpa armigera |
Not assessed | this species |
| The mallow Larentia clavaria |
LC | this species |
| Painted lady Vanessa cardui |
LC | any Malva species |
Host-plant data: Cook et al. (2025), Traits data for the butterflies and macro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland, 2024, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology / Butterfly Conservation; and Padovani et al. (2020), Database of Insects and their Food Plants (DBIF), UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (both Open Government Licence). Contains data supplied by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.