63.122 Scarce Water-veneer Donacaula mucronella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Family
Crambidae: Schoenobiinae.
Status
Resident. Local.
Flight period
VC72
First was found at Connansknowe near Kirkton on 24th June 1996.
Other sites: Blawbare near Closeburn.
VC73
First for Dumfries & Galloway was found in Colvend parish during July 1871 by Francis Buchanan White.
Other sites: Auchenshore on Auchencairn Bay, Bargaly Lodge, Blackpark Marsh on Threave Estate NTS, Ken-Dee Marshes RSPB, Mersehead RSPB, Milton, Old Torr, Southwick Coast SWT, Wood of Cree.
VC74
First was found at Torrs Warren on 17th June 1984 by Sir Arthur Duncan, specimen at National Museums Scotland.
Other sites: Corsemalzie, Dranigower near New Luce.
Life cycle
Larval foodplants
Identification
Habitat Recorders' notes |
© Keith Naylor, Ken-Dee Marshes RSPB, 21 July 2011 Distribution map displays records from the National Biodiversity Network (See terms and conditions). The following datasets are included:
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