Beautiful China-mark

Nymphula nitidulata
Grass moth family (Crambidae)

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A small white butterfly with a particular brown pattern with on the front wings two small circles. Along the rear edge a yellow beige band.

Found along river banks, the caterpillars live in the water. Its host is Bur-reed.

⇔ wsp. 18-22 mm

syn. NYMPHULA STAGNATA

LA:
≈ The ANANIA CORONATA (Spotted magpie) is darker coloured and not water bound. 
≈ The ELOPHILA NYMPHAEATA (Brown china mark) sits higher on its legs and often with its head downwards.

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