63.122 BF1330  -  Crambidae -  Schoenobiinae - Donacaula mucronella - Streaked Water-veneer - (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Adult Micro:  CAT 2 - Confusion Species -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Crambidae
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Other Name/s: Scarce Water-veneer
(Donacaula mucronellus)
ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Donacaula forficella (Pale Water-veneer)
Distribution:  (Last record: 1985 )  -  Nationally Scarce B – Harrison & Sterling record 1973 from Elvaston & 1985 from Long Eaton. DaNES states 6 records but no further details – No modern day records.
Flight Period: June /  July /  -  Flies in June & July, sometimes in August Moth Activity: Cathemeral   - and is attracted to light Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 25 April 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 22-35mm
Food Plant: Common Reed, Reed Sweet-grass and a variety of sedges
Last Recorded Year: 1985
No First Date Information Recorded

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