Hesperiidae: Pyrginae

06904 Grizzled Skipper Pyrgus malvae, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1534 (ABH57.002)

Near Gabrovo, 11th July 2014. Female.
Near Gabrovo, 11th July 2014. Female.
 Photo © Paul Townsend
Near Gabrovo, 11th July 2014. Female.
 Photo © Paul Townsend
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Bobochevo, 26th July 2010, female.
Bobochevo, 26th July 2010, female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Melnik, 13th May 2014. Male.
Melnik, 13th May 2014. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 23-29mm
Foodplant(s): agrimonys (Agrimonia spp.), Creeping Cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca), Rosaceae (Rosaceae spp.)
Flying: One generation, late April-June
National status: Least Concern

Habitat

Woodland rides and clearings and unimproved grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 89 (4.7%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 May to 09 August


Least Concern

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, yellow, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5