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Scalloped Hook-tip
Falcaria lacertinaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Drepanidae: Drepaninae
1645 / 65.001
Photo © Michael Kerr,  19/07/2017 - Sporle (garden)

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Beautiful Hook-tip
Laspeyria flexula
Forewing: 14-18mm.
Season: Two Generations. Apr-Jun. Jul-Aug.
Foodplant:   Downy Birch, Silver Birch.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Norfolk Status
Heathland, woodland, scrub.
Wings held in an arch over the back, resembling a dried leaf when at rest.

Recorded in 57 (83%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2019.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
05/08/2019127TG21 - N.Norwich/Spixworth
28/07/2019127TG14 - Sheringham
28/07/2019127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
24/07/2019228TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
24/07/2019127TG14 - Sheringham
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