Pexicopia malvella
In 3 days ~10%
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 Moscow on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 774th most-seen of the 1111 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hollyhock Seed Moth in Moscow on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Hollyhock Seed Moth sightings, Moscow ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in London (United Kingdom, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hollyhock Seed Moth is recorded against all the insects logged in Moscow (9 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.
