Scalloped Hook-tip
Common NameScalloped Hook-tip
Scientific NameFalcaria lacertinaria
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, heathland edges, areas with birch and alder
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbirch, alder
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on birch and alder, pupating in a cocoon spun among leaves or on the ground. It typically has two generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the distinctive scalloped outer margins of the wings, the hooked forewing apex, and the overall dead-leaf mimicry in shades of brown with darker cross-lines.
Description
This moth exhibits a cryptic brown coloration, mimicking a dead leaf, with distinct scalloped wing margins and a hooked forewing tip. Its wings are marked with darker cross-lines and veins.
