| 63.118 ~ 1350 ~ Nymphula nitidulata ~ Beautiful China-mark | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout Britain as far north as southern Scotland where it is more local. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a handful of sites in the southern half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 20-25mm. Confusion species Elophila nymphaeata and pale forms could resemble male Parapoynx stratiotata. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Still water & slow flowing rivers. Foodplant Bur-reed and yellow water lily. Lifestage data Aquatic. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva first enters stem, mining pith in all directions, later sometimes feeding in spun leaves just below water surface. Pupates in white silken cocoon attached to a plant. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 24th June 2010, Commins Coch |
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