The mallow skipper butterfly (Carcharodus
alceae) is fairly common in central and southern Europe where it is found on
warm, dry, flowery hillsides. Adults fly almost continuously through the summer
and may produce two or even three broods.
The wingspan is up to three centimetres.
The forewings have three small whitish bands that form a rough triangle. The
underside is much paler than the mottled brown topsides. The sexes are similar
in appearance.
The food plant is mallow and related plants.
The caterpillars feed mainly at night and pupate in leaf litter.
© John Welford
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