Family: Crambidae       Sub-family: Acentropinae 1350     *     Beautiful China-mark     *     Nymphula nitidulata Wingspan: 18-22mm Flight time: July-August Habitat: Near lakes, ponds and rivers Larval food plant: Aquatic larvae feed on Bur-reed (Sparganium) and other water plants

Beautiful China-mark, Nymphula nitidulata
Curragh Chase, Co. Limerick, W Ireland. July 2015