Gelechiidae : Apatetrinae
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Pexicopia malvella

(Hübner, 1805)809 / 35.032

General comments:
Widespread but local.
Malva is a frequent plant on road verges, but garden varieties of Malva also support this moth. Stems of Malva, collected in September and kept outside over winter almost always produce adults when brought inside during the following spring.

Recorded in 18 (44%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/07/2024+21TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
23/06/2024120TL34 - Royston (S)
01/07/2023121TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
30/06/2023120TL34 - Royston (S)
29/06/2023121TQ17 - Brentford / Hounslow / Richmond
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Wingspan: 18-20mm
Flight: June-August
Foodplant:   Hollyhock or Marsh-mallow
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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