| 1348 ~ Parapoynx stratiotata ~ Ringed China-mark | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread but local throughout Britain as far north as Yorkshire. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from just two sites, Commins Coch and Welshpool. Wingspan : M. 22-24mm. F. 28-30mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Still water & slow flowing rivers. Foodplant Pondweed spp. Lifestage data Aquatic. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva spins leaves together into an open web and feeds within, it makes occasional wriggling movements to aid gas exchange. Pupates in large pinkish subaquatic cocoon attached to a plant. |
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 Photo by PRW, 23rd July 2009, Commins Coch |
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