Ringed China-Mark
Common NameRinged China-Mark
Scientific NameParapoynx stagnata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyAcentropinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorscreamy white, dark brown
HabitatAquatic environments, near ponds, lakes, slow-moving rivers, fens, and marshes
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa, introduced to North America
Host Plantsbur-reed, pondweed, water-lily, reedmace
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are aquatic, living in silken cases on submerged host plants and breathing through gills, pupating underwater in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its creamy-white wings with distinct dark brown ringed spots and wavy bands, typically found near aquatic habitats.
Description
A small moth with creamy-white wings adorned with intricate dark brown markings, including a prominent ring-like spot on the forewing and wavy bands across both wings.
