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65.003 ~ 1647 ~ Barred Hook-tip ~ Watsonalla cultraria
UK Status

Resident. Local S,C.

Montgomeryshire Status

A scarce species with just a few scattered records from across the county.

Wingspan :  M & F, 24-33mm.

Confusion species

Oak Hook-tip.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)

Habitat

Beech woods.

Foodplant

Beech.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon in a folded leaf. Larva June-July and September.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PR, 25th Aug 2013, Abermule