Drepanidae : Drepaninae
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Immature stages

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Barred Hook-tip
Watsonalla cultraria
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Oak Hook-tip
Watsonalla binaria

(Hufnagel, 1767) 1646 / 65.002

Norfolk status
One of the smaller members of the group.
Oak heathland, woodland, fens, grassland.

Males fly high around oaks by day, with both sexes easily disturbed from lower branches. Also flies at night.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
Similar continental species to look out for that feeds on Holm Oak - Spiny Hook-tip Watsonalla uncinula - JW
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
03/11/2024128TL88Devil's Punchbowl
24/09/2024127TM18Winfarthing
22/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
22/09/2024127TG11Horsford
21/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
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Forewing: 13-18mm.
Flight: Two Generations. May-Jun. Jul-Sep.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak Sessile Oak and Turkey Oak
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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