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Small China-mark Cataclysta lemnata  
         
  B&F: 1354

ABH: 63.116

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Rivers, Ditches, Gardens

Wingspan:  18-24mm

Flight Period:  June - September

Observations:  The semi-aquatic larvae feed on Duckweed. Adults are sexually dimorphic, with females being slightly larger and more fuscous.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Wadenhoe, July 1906. By the river; not common

First Record:  1906, Wallis

 


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