- Donacaula mucronella
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Donacaula mucronella Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Crambidae Genus: Donacaula Species: D. mucronella Binomial name Donacaula mucronella
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)Synonyms - Tinea mucronella Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
- Crambus mucronatus Fabricius, 1798
- Tinea acuminella Hübner, 1805
- Thopeutis acuminalis Hübner, 1825
Donacaula mucronella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe.
The wingspan is 22-26 mm for the male and 29-35 mm for females. The moth flies from June to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Carex, Carex riparia, Glyceria maxima and Phragmites.
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