Spiny Hook-Tip
Common NameSpiny Hook-Tip
Scientific NameDrepana arcuata
FamilyDrepanidae
SubfamilyDrepaninae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, shrubby areas
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America
Host Plantsbirch, alder, willow, aspen
Flight PeriodMay to August (two broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with a spiny appearance, feeding on the leaves of various deciduous trees. They pupate in a cocoon spun among leaves.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive hooked forewing tips, the reddish-brown coloration, and the two small black spots on each forewing, along with the darker median band.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its reddish-brown to light brown wings with a distinct darker median band and two small black dots on each forewing. The forewings have a notably hooked apex.
