Acentria ephemerella       Parapoynx stratiotata
63.116 BF1354 - Crambidae - Acentropinae - Cataclysta lemnata
63.116 BF1354  – Small China-mark  – Cataclysta lemnata  – (Linnaeus, 1758)
Adult Micro:  CAT 1 – Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others –      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread        day-flying – Day-flying
Taxonomy:   Micro   >>  Crambidae  >> Acentropinae
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: The males of this species are slightly smaller and whiter than the females, but both sexes have a distinctive row of blue-centred black dots on the hindwing. Forewing of male and female have a small black dot at about two thirds.
Distribution:  Fairly common and widespread living around ponds on Duckweed.
General Comment: None Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  October –  On the wing May – October. Moth Activity: Cathemeral   – the males are day-flying but the females are mainly nocturnal Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 18-24mm
 Food Plant: Duckweed.
Specific Recorded History Dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths is not displayed/updated in this tab. However, all verified records for this moth are listed in the RECORDS tab below.
Selected Images:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar©

63.116 BF1354 - Crambidae - Acentropinae - Cataclysta lemnata
Cataclysta lemnata – Will Soar – King’s Newton
63.116 BF1354 - Crambidae - Acentropinae - Cataclysta lemnata


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1973 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Cataclysta lemnata

Found 119 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 77 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 42 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Cataclysta lemnata

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Note – the NBN Atlas datasets are listed in the map below and vary in their currency (uptodateness) – however, the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.

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Monthly Records By Year: Cataclysta lemnata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Cataclysta lemnata
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Cataclysta lemnata
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Cataclysta lemnata
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Cataclysta lemnata
AGR: 2.92%   |   Total % Change: 105.3%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Cataclysta lemnata
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Cataclysta lemnata

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Cataclysta lemnata – 119 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Mickleover gardenSK33C06/09/20251adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC45487853
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W25/08/202510adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44920473
Bamford, Hope Valley SBE, UKSK28B24/08/20251Adultroger_fortonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44905551
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W21/08/20252adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44731740
Long eaton, Wensleydale RoadSK43R16/08/20251adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44531289
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F16/08/20252adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44571429
Forbes Hole LNR, Long Eaton - SSK43W15/08/20251AdultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44585458
Chaddesden GardenSK33T13/08/20251adultloverock, neilvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44493620
Allestree, DerbySK33P13/08/20251adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44547958
Chaddesden, DerbySK33T11/08/20251adultroome, martinvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44422788
Derby DESK33I11/08/20251adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44530530
BelperSK34U10/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44352325
Allestree, DerbySK33P10/08/20252adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44547290
Allestree, DerbySK33P07/08/20255adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44546681
Mickleover gardenSK33C17/07/20251adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44891997
Attenborough NRSK53B13/07/20255adultHigginson-Tranter, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43563983
Allestree, DerbySK33P14/06/20251adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42603430
Findern, DerbyshireSK33A13/06/20251adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC42597476
Sandiacre GardenSK43T31/05/20251adultMilnes, Emilyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48743723
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A19/09/20241adultHallam, Brianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39935188
King's NewtonSK32Y05/09/20241adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40387311
Markham Vale DerbyshireSK47L26/08/20241adultMorris, Sidvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38395992
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W21/08/20241adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38041404
Mousley Bottom NRSJ98X13/08/20241adultHigginson-Tranter, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37883041
Allestree, DerbySK33P13/08/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40215322
LittleoverSK33G11/08/20241adultWatson, Adrianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC43653217
Midway, Derbys.SK32A10/08/20242adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954751
Allestree, DerbySK33P08/08/20243adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40211301
BelperSK34N01/08/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37620948
West Park Fox Covert LNRSK43W31/07/20247adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38104651
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W25/07/20244adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37476561
Orchid WoodSK43L23/07/20243adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37476143
Drakelow, Derbys.SK22F22/07/20242adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954292
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W19/07/20242adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37225856
Midway, Derbys.SK32A18/07/20241adultWilliams, Michaelvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39954566
Allestree, DerbySK33P30/06/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37010797
West Park Fox Covert LNRSK43W12/06/20241adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36400431
Allestree, DerbySK33P12/06/20241adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40139794
Forbes Hole LNR, Long Eaton - SSK43W25/05/20242AdultBryce, Marion and Tony Bowmanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC36111695
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W17/05/20241adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35962098
Forbes Hole LNR, Long Eaton - SSK43W17/05/20241AdultBryce, Marion, Penny and Paulvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35999550
King's NewtonSK32Y12/05/20241adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40386414
Woodland AveSK43R08/09/20231adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33497330
DWT Wyver LaneSK35K21/08/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35297899
Woodland AveSK43R19/08/20232adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33497101
Allestree, DerbySK33P17/08/20235adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48401424
Forbes Hole LNRSK43W10/08/20233adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC32530921
BelperSK34U09/08/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35296811
Allestree, DerbySK33P31/07/20231adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48393458
Allestree, DerbySK33P31/07/20234adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48393464
Allestree, DerbySK33P30/07/20231adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48393431
Allestree, DerbySK33P28/07/20231adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48388617
Allestree, DerbySK33P24/07/20233adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48388126
Shirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z07/07/20231AdultMahadevan, Nikkivc57_irecords_extractiBRC34435379
Allestree, DerbySK33P28/06/20232adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48336038
Wensleydale Road, Long EatonSK43R17/06/20233adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC30940134
Allestree, DerbySK33P02/08/20222adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48238507
Allestree, DerbySK33P01/08/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48238450
Allestree, DerbySK33P19/07/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48204963
Allestree, DerbySK33P30/06/20221adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC47520536
Long Eaton , Wensleydale RoadSK43R16/06/20221adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC25842249
Allestree, DerbySK33P02/06/20225adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34960352
Woodland AveSK43R10/09/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33499587
Woodland AveSK43R05/09/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33499489
Woodland AveSK43R13/08/20212adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33499285
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A26/07/20212adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165508
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J22/07/20211adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46539860
Woodland AveSK43R20/07/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33499014
Birch ValeSK08I16/07/20211AdultHewitt, Janevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34472309
Woodland AveSK43R08/07/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498733
Woodland AveSK43R02/07/20211adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33498614
BelperSK34N15/08/20201adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35556463
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A11/08/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163709
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A07/08/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163596
Woodland AveSK43R01/08/20201adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC33501901
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A31/07/20201adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35163460
Allestree, DerbySK33P30/07/20201adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC46381788
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T05/09/20191adultHILL, Mr B.J.N.Danes_2019-2021942
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T26/08/20192adultHILL, Mr B.J.N.Danes_2019-2021972
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A25/08/20191adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35161848
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T09/08/20191adultHILL, Mr B.J.N.Danes_2019-20211080
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T26/06/20191adultHILL, Mr B.J.N.Danes_2019-20211543
Trowell Marsh LNRSK43U07/07/20183adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC7163928
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J26/05/20171adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45725810
Forbes HoleSK43W28/08/20161adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3961518
Straw's Bridge, Ilkeston, Meadow near Sustrans Cycle TrackSK44K11/08/20161adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC3859135
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V02/08/20161AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZHK
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J01/08/20151adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45701338
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V08/07/20131AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COUS0
Lang Rd, Alvaston, DerbySK33R25/06/20131AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP8V6
Rosliston (National Forest Centre), SwadlincoteSK21N25/07/200821AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., WARD, Mr N.J., SEWELL, Mr B.G., Mvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COWK5
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V14/07/20081AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ8H
Drakelow NR,Burton on TrentSK22F31/08/20071AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP448
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V31/08/20071AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP44B
Melbourne, DerbyshireSK32X10/08/20071adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33405542
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X10/08/20071AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COSEG
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A01/09/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP3K4
Briar Close,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V26/08/20061AdultK. Peachvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORZ5
Elgar Drive,Sawley,Long EatonSK43R01/07/20061AdultA. Braddockvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CORSA
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A30/06/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP338
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A24/06/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVZ4
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A17/06/20061AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COVY8
Midway Rd,Midway,SwadlincoteSK32A16/06/20062AdultM.J. Williamsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2YL
Calke Park (Church gardens area), TicknallSK32R26/05/20061AdultDave Budworth;N.J. Wardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS7D
Pleasley Pit (Pit Buildings),PleasleySK46X09/07/20051AdultC. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ7L
Ticknall Limeyards, Calke ParkSK32R17/06/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676793
Ticknall Limeyards,TicknallSK32R17/06/200521AdultDave Budworth;A. Davison;N.J. Ward;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2I2
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H03/09/20041adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33442702
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H03/09/20041AdultA. Davison;N. Topliss;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP2FF
Toyota Site, BurnastonSK23V28/07/20043AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676792
Burnaston (Toyota Plant NR), DerbySK23V28/07/20041AdultA. Davison;P. Precey;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP25Y
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y05/09/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34676791
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y05/09/20031AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COR4J
Allestree, DerbySK33P21/06/20031adultPlant, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC48330573
Cromford (Canal)SK35C01/08/20012AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COZ34
Oakerthorpe NRSK35X15/06/20001AdultD. Whiteleyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP1E2
Golden Brook NR, Breaston, Long Eaton (site not precise)SK43R15/07/19951AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Vilesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001COS3N
Hilton GPSK23K23/08/19941AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP159
Cromford (Canal) (site not precise)SK35C22/08/19731AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001CP9UU

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