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Scalloped Hook-tip
Falcaria lacertinaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Drepanidae: Drepaninae
1645 / 65.001
Photo © Jim Swalwell,  May 12th, Sandringham

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Beautiful Hook-tip
Laspeyria flexula
Forewing: 14-18mm.
Flight: Two Generations. Apr-Jun. Jul-Aug.
Foodplant:   Downy Birch, Silver Birch.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Heathland, woodland, scrub.
Wings held in an arch over the back, resembling a dried leaf when at rest.

Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/08/2024927TG33Ridlington
28/08/2024228TF63Dersingham
16/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
07/08/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
06/08/2024127TG14West Runton
05/08/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
05/08/2024428TG14Kelling Heath
04/08/2024428TG14Kelling Heath
01/08/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
01/08/2024127TG12Brandiston
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