Barred Hook-tip
Common NameBarred Hook-tip
Scientific NameWatsonalla cultraria
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, particularly those with beech trees
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsBeech
Flight PeriodMay to June, August to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed primarily on beech leaves, pupating in a cocoon spun among leaves or on the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features include the strongly hooked apex of the forewings and the broad, dark brown central band on the otherwise reddish-orange to brown wings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with reddish-orange to brown wings, characterized by a prominent dark brown band across the forewings and distinctly hooked wingtips.
