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Oak Hook-tip
Watsonalla binaria (Hufnagel, 1767)
Drepanidae: Drepaninae
1646 / 65.002
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  09/08/2019 - Peddars Way

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Barred Hook-tip
Watsonalla cultraria
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
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
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)
21/09/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
21/09/2024127TG11Taverham
21/09/2024127TG21Norwich (Mile Cross)
20/09/2024128TF93Hindringham
19/09/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
Further info: Watsonalla binaria
 
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