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Brown China Mark Moth

Elophila nymphaeata

Habitat:

Pond edge bordering heathland

Notes:

The group of moths known as China-marks are unusual in that their larvae are entirely aquatic, feeding on water plants. This species is quite variable, and some examples are quite dark and dull-looking, whereas others can have delicately-patterned white patches and streaks. The moth flies in July and August, and the species is fairly common around ponds, lakes and canals throughout Britain. - UK Moths

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bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago
Brown China Mark
Elophila nymphaeata Elophila nymphaeata


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2 Comments

VivBraznell
VivBraznell 10 years ago

Thank you for the ident batucca. I really appreciate your help : )

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago

Crambidae, Acentropinae, Elophila nymphaeata.

VivBraznell
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VivBraznell

Teignbridge District, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jul 30, 2012
Submitted on Apr 23, 2013

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