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Cataclysta lemnata
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Cataclysta lemnata

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Cataclysta lemnata
Small China-mark

(Linnaeus, 1758)1354 / 63.116

Norfolk 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 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
27/09/2025+27TG13Wickmere
17/09/2025127TG13Hempstead
11/09/2025+27TG41Filby
06/09/2025127TG31Upton
06/09/2025128TF51Wiggenhall
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Wingspan: 18-24 mm.
Flight: June and August
Foodplant:   Duckweed.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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