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Donacaula forficella
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Donacaula mucronella

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1330 / 63.122
=Donacaula mucronellus

General comments:
Widespread but very local resident,

The Rivers Stort, Lea and Colne are the three centres for this wetland moth. Elsewhere, it seems unable to thrive, though it is sometimes encountered as a wanderer. Presumably this reflects the need for an established and diverse habitat rather than temporary features such as new ponds?

Recorded in 9 (22%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1901.
Last Recorded in 2022.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/2022120TL41 - Sawbridgeworth / Bishop's Stortford
10/06/2021120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
25/06/2020121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
27/07/2018120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
10/07/2015120TL41 - Sawbridgeworth / Bishop's Stortford
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Wingspan: m22-26mm, f29-35mm.
Flight: June to July (Aug)
Foodplant:   Common Reed, Reed Sweet-grass and sedges.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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