Scalloped Hook-tip (Falcaria lacertinaria, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information

When at rest, this species holds its wings in an arch over its back, resembling a dried leaf.

Pupates in a cocoon in a folded leaf.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Downy Birch (Betula pubescens), Silver Birch (Betula pendula)
Flying: Two generations, April-June and July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland, woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.

Beautiful Hook-tip Laspeyria flexula

07501 Scalloped Hook-tip Falcaria lacertinaria, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1645 (ABH65.001)