Dusky Hook-tip
Common NameDusky Hook-tip
Scientific NameDrepana curvatula
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, fens, and marshy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, Russia, Siberia, Mongolia, China, Japan
Host Plantsbirch, alder, willow
Flight PeriodMay to June, July to August (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with yellow stripes, feeding on host tree leaves. They pupate in a cocoon among leaves or leaf litter, with the species typically overwintering as a pupa.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent hooked forewing tips, the overall mottled brown coloration, and the distinct wavy transverse lines, particularly the reddish-brown band on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized, mottled brown moth characterized by its distinctly hooked forewing tips. Its wings display several wavy, darker transverse lines and a noticeable reddish-brown band across the forewings.
