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Donacaula mucronella

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Donacaula mucronella
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D. mucronella
Binomial name
Donacaula mucronella
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.