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Elophila nymphaeata
(Linnaeus, 1758)1345 / 63.114
=Nymphula nymphaeata

A common species found around water-bodies of various sorts; may also wander away from water.

Readily disturbed from waterside vegetation during the day and later comes freely to light.

Recorded in 103 (74%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1878.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 22-30 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Water plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
07/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
29/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO58
29/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO58
29/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
29/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
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