Dolicharthria punctalis

Dolicharthria punctalis, the long-legged china-mark, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is the type species of the proposed genus Stenia, which is usually included in Dolicharthria but may be distinct.
Image:Britishentomologyvolume6Plate312.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Illustration from John Curtis's British Entomology Volume 6
It is found mainly in central and southern Europe, but has been recorded further north. The wingspan is 20–25 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.
[Image:Buckler W The larvæ of the British butterflies and moths PlateCL.jpg|thumb|140px|left|Figs 7 larva after 3rd moult]
The caterpillars feed on Centaurea, Plantago, Trifolium, Artemisia vulgaris and even the marine eelgrass Zostera marina. Yet other unusual recorded foods are dry leaves, plant waste, and old roots.