Drepanidae: Drepaninae

07505 Barred Hook-tip Watsonalla cultraria, (Fabricius, 1775)

BF1647 (ABH65.003)

Western Stara Planina, Serbia, 10th June 2016.
Western Stara Planina, Serbia, 10th June 2016.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Western Stara Planina, Serbia, 10th June 2016.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Pupates in a white cocoon in a curled leaf or between two leaves.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 12-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Beech woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Oak Hook-tip Watsonalla binaria


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, grey
No. of Proleg Pairs:
4