Ringed China-mark - Parapoynx stratiotata

Description

Wingspan 15 to 28 mm. Although there are many variations of ground colour, this species is readily recognised by the dark ring with whitish centre on the forewing.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Near to ponds, lakes canals etc.

When to see it

Flies from June to August, being attracted to light.

Life History

The larva is an aquatic feeder, living on pondweeds and other aquatic plants.

UK Status

It is found in suitable habitat mainly in the southern half of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent but not common in Leicestershire & Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = B (scarce resident or restricted distribution or regular migrant)

Reference
63.117 BF1348

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Species profile

Common names
Ringed China-mark
Species group:
Moths
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Records on NatureSpot:
181
First record:
21/06/2003 (Skevington, Mark)
Last record:
19/08/2023 (Pugh, Dylan)

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