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Nymphula nitidulata
Beautiful China-mark (Donovan, 1806)
Crambidae: Acentropinae
1350 / 63.118
Photo © Mike McCarthy,  23/07/2016 - Taverham

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Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Flight: July and August.
Foodplant:   Bur-reed and other water plants.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Very distinctive and beautiful Pyralid.
Marshes, lakes, rivers, ponds and Fens. 'China-marks' are unusual in that their larvae are entirely aquatic.
Fairly common and scattered.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
15/09/2023128TF92North Elmham
14/09/2023128TF92North Elmham
11/09/2023127TG10Bowthorpe / Earlham
10/09/2023127TG11Costessey
10/09/2023127TM49Thurlton
09/09/2023427TG11Costessey
09/09/2023227TG10Cringleford (UEA)
09/09/2023127TG10Bowthorpe
08/09/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
08/09/2023227TG11Costessey
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