Pexicopia malvella
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Pexicopia malvella, the hollyhock seed moth, is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1805. It is found in almost all of Europe. The wingspan is 17–20 mm. Adults are on wing from early June to mid-August.
The larvae feed inside the seeds of Malva species, Althaea officinalis and Alcea rosea. The species overwinters in a cocoon constructed within the seed. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hollyhock Seed Moth sighting in London on a given day, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1005th most-seen of the 1504 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
June
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Hollyhock Seed Moth in London on a given day, against under 5% in July to May, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Hollyhock Seed Moth sightings, London has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Moscow (Russia, under 5%).
Same family: Gelechiidae
The closest relatives of the Hollyhock Seed Moth that you can see in London (family Gelechiidae, Twirler Moths) are Ash-Coloured Crest (about 10%), Dark Groundling (about 10%) and Cinerous Neb (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hollyhock Seed Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in London (11 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
