| Family | Hesperiidae |
|---|---|
| Subfamily | Pyrginae |
| Genus | Pyrgus |
| Species | malvoides |
| Authority | (Elwes & Edwards, 1897) |
| English Name | Southern Grizzled Skipper |
| European Red List 2010 | Least Concern (LC) |
|---|---|
| EU 27 Red List 2010 | Least Concern (LC) |
| European Red List 2025 | Near Threatened (NT) |
| EU 27 Red List 2025 | Near Threatened (NT) |
| Habitats Directive | |
| Bern Convention | |
| CITES |
Due to data availability we here treat both Pyrgus malvae (LINNAEUS, 1758) and P. malvoides (ELWES & EDWARDS, 1897) as the Grizzled Skipper species complex, knowing that Pyrgus malvoides is mostly recognised as a distinct species. The Grizzled Skipper occurs in many different habitats, mostly on dry, as well as moist, flower-rich grasslands, and also on calcareous grasslands and heaths. The eggs are laid on the underside of the leaves of cinquefoils (Potentilla spp.) and strawberries (Fragaria spp). The caterpillar builds a small shelter from a leaf, in which it stays hidden, feeding on the leaves of the foodplant. The sturdy cocoon in which it pupates is spun from plant remains. This species has one to two broods.
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