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Elophila nymphaeata
Brown China-mark (Linnaeus, 1758)
Crambidae: Acentropinae
1345 / 63.114
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Beautiful China-mark
Nymphula nitidulata
Wingspan: 22-30 mm.
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Water plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Variable ground colour from tan to dark chocolate.

Common and widespread even recorded from woodland and gardens.
'China-marks' are unusual in that their larvae are entirely aquatic, Brown China-mark larvae inhabiting a floating leaf case.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
14/09/2023127TG31Upton
11/09/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
10/09/2023127TG31Upton
10/09/2023127TG32Ingham
09/09/2023127TG42Eccles
09/09/2023128TF92North Elmham
08/09/2023327TG20Stoke Holy Cross
08/09/2023127TG31Upton
08/09/2023127TM49Thurlton
07/09/2023127TG11Costessey
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