Drepanidae : Drepaninae
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Scalloped Hook-tip
Falcaria lacertinaria
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1645 / 65.001

Morley's Final Catalogue: Certainly local and uncommon, but hardly rare.

Recent Suffolk Status: Regularly recorded in the Sandlings and Brecks, with scattered records elsewhere.

Life history: This is a double-brooded species.

Identification: Unmistakeable, rests with wings held in an arch.

Habitats: Woodland, heathy woodland.

Recorded in 39 (67%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1894.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
24/08/2023125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
18/08/2023+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
15/08/2023125TM45 - Aldeburgh/Orford
11/08/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
11/08/2023226TM04 - Hadleigh
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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
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