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Cataclysta lemnata
Small China-mark (Linnaeus, 1758)
Crambidae: Acentropinae
1354 / 63.116
Photo © John Furse,  Catfield Fen 2/6/17. In grass near car-parking area. ID confirmed by J.Clifton.

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 18-24 mm.
Flight: June and August
Foodplant:   Duckweed.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Local.
Coastal and river valleys, Broads.
Distinctive row of blue-centred black dots on the hindwing.
Male slightly smaller and whiter.
Common and widespread in wetland habitats.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
31/10/2023427TG33Ridlington
20/09/2023128TF92North Elmham
17/09/2023128TF92North Elmham
16/09/2023127TG10Hethersett
14/09/2023127TG33Ridlington
14/09/2023227TG32East Ruston / Crostwight Heath
14/09/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
10/09/2023127TG32Ingham
10/09/2023127TG11Costessey
10/09/2023127TG51Scratby
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