Mallow Skipper
Carcharodus alceae
Uncommon
Description
Greenish to greyish caterpillar with a black head. Lives rolled up in a leaf of the host plant.
Information
| Family | Hesperiidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 2–3 cm |
| Hairiness | poil_ras |
| Observation period | June to September |
| Distribution | South and central France. Southern and central Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
Host plants
- Mallow
- Hollyhock
- Marshmallow
Notes
Lives hidden in a rolled leaf. Species of warm, dry habitats.