Barred Hook-tip

Watsonalla cultraria

Photo © Ben Sale

Barred Hook-tip

Watsonalla cultraria

Photo © Ben Sale



Drepana cultraria, the barred hook-tip, is a moth of the family Drepanidae and part of Drepana subgenus Watsonalla. It is found in southern and central Europe.

The wingspan is 20–28 mm. The moth flies from May to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Fagus species.

Source: Wikipedia

Foodplants

The primary larval foodplant is Beech (Fagus sylvatica).