Crambidae : Acentropinae
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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 67 (91%) 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
01/05/2025127TG11Costessey
30/09/2024427TG33Ridlington
22/09/2024128TF92North Elmham
21/09/2024127TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
18/09/2024+27TG40Reedham
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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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