Two-spotted China Mark
Common NameTwo-spotted China Mark
Scientific NameNymphula nymphaeata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyAcentropinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorscream, brown, orange, black
HabitatPonds, lakes, slow-moving rivers, canals, ditches, and other freshwater bodies
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, and introduced to North America
Host Plantswater lilies (Nymphaea), pondweeds (Potamogeton), water milfoil (Myriophyllum), other aquatic plants
Flight PeriodMay to September (often two generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are aquatic, living in silken cases attached to submerged parts of aquatic plants, on which they feed. They pupate in cocoons underwater.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive creamy white wings with wavy brown/orange markings and the two prominent dark spots on each forewing. Often found near freshwater habitats.
Description
A small moth with creamy white wings marked with intricate wavy brown and orange lines, and two prominent dark spots on each forewing. The hindwings have similar patterns but are generally paler.
