Rose Hooktip
Common NameRose Hooktip
Scientific NameWatsonalla cultraria
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, reddish-brown
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbeech, birch, oak
Flight PeriodMay to June, July to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plant leaves, developing into green larvae with a reddish dorsal stripe. Larvae feed on leaves before pupating in a cocoon spun among leaves or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the strongly hooked forewing tips, the overall yellowish-orange to reddish hue, and the reddish-brown cross-lines, especially the distinct dark spot on the hindwing.
Description
This moth has a distinctive hooked apex on its forewings and a warm yellowish-orange to reddish-orange coloration. Its wings are marked with reddish-brown transverse lines and a prominent dark spot on each hindwing.
