Pale Yellow Mallow Moth
Common NamePale Yellow Mallow Moth
Scientific NameLoxostege palealis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorspale yellow, cream
HabitatOpen grassy areas, meadows, waste ground, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmallow (Malva spp.), common mallow (Malva sylvestris)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with a darker dorsal line, feeding on the leaves of mallow plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon in the soil or among plant debris.
Identification TipsKey features include its uniform pale yellow coloration, relatively small size, and the very faint, often barely visible, crosslines on the forewings, which help distinguish it from similar *Loxostege* species.
Description
A small, uniformly pale yellow to cream-colored moth with a smooth appearance, featuring very faint, indistinct darker lines across its forewings and a slightly darker, brownish fringe.
