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mallow skipper

Carcharodus alceae

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (32 countries).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Hesperiidae
Genus
Carcharodus
Species
Carcharodus alceae (mallow skipper)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish piquitos castaña
French grisette
German Malven Dickkopffalter

Similar Species in Carcharodus

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False Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus stauderi
Not Evaluated
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Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus lavatherae
Near Threatened
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Southern Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus baeticus
Least Concern
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Tufted Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus floccifera
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mallow skipper?
The scientific name of mallow skipper is Carcharodus alceae. It belongs to the genus Carcharodus.
What is the conservation status of mallow skipper?
mallow skipper (Carcharodus alceae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does mallow skipper live?
mallow skipper is found in Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (32 countries).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic.
What family does mallow skipper belong to?
mallow skipper (Carcharodus alceae) belongs to the genus Carcharodus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hesperiidae.
Is mallow skipper endangered?
No, mallow skipper (Carcharodus alceae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does mallow skipper belong to?
mallow skipper (Carcharodus alceae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of mallow skipper?
The closest relatives of mallow skipper in the genus Carcharodus include False Marbled Skipper, Marbled Skipper, Southern Marbled Skipper, Tufted Marbled Skipper.

Native Range — 33 Countries

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Genus Carcharodus — 5 Species

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False Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus stauderi
NE
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mallow skipper
Carcharodus alceae
LC
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Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus lavatherae
NT 🐾
Southern Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus baeticus
LC 🐾
Tufted Marbled Skipper
Carcharodus floccifera
NT
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