Dusky Hook-tip (Drepana curvatula, (Borkhausen, 1790))

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 16-21mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), oaks (Quercus spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and July-August
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Red Data Book

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Pebble Hook-tip Drepana falcataria

Red Data Book

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Hairy

Colours:

Green, brown, purple, red, white, black

No. of Proleg Pairs:

65.004 (BF1649) Dusky Hook-tip Drepana curvatula, (Borkhausen, 1790)

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