65.004 Dusky Hook-tip Copyright Martin Evans
65.004 Dusky Hook-tip and Pebble Hook-tip Copyright Martin Evans
Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans 65.004 Dusky Hook-tip Copyright Martin Evans

Drepanidae

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

Immigrant / Colonist in SE

Similar species: Pebble Hook-tip Drepana falcataria has a much larger spot in the central forewing and wavier, less bold cross-lines.

Forewing: 16 to 21mm

Habitats: Woodland. There are recent localised colonies in E Sussex and Kent.

Habits: Both sexes come to light.

Foodplant: In mainland Europe the larva feeds on birches, Alder or oaks. It pupates spun between leaves of the foodplant.