Oak Hook-tip
Common NameOak Hook-tip
Scientific NameWatsonalla cultraria
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, parks, and gardens with oak trees
Geographic RangeEurope, including the British Isles, and parts of Asia
Host PlantsOak (Quercus species)
Flight PeriodMay to June, and August to September (two generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on oak leaves. Larvae feed on oak foliage, pupating in a cocoon spun between leaves. The species overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its distinctive hooked forewing tips, the two prominent black spots on the forewings, and its overall reddish-brown hue. Often found in association with oak trees.
Description
A small moth with a warm reddish-brown to orange-brown coloration, featuring strongly hooked forewing tips and two small black dots on each forewing.
