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Watsonalla cultraria
Photo © Sarah Cadwallader,  Actinic light Kington Herefordshire 10th Aug 22

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Barred Hook-tip
Watsonalla cultraria
(Fabricius, 1775) 1647 / 65.003

An uncommon local species in the south, rare in the north.

A species of mature Beech woods.

Overwinters as a pupa and is attracted to light.

Note could be overlooked for Oak Hook-tip.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo if away from regular sites.

Recorded in 50 (36%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1867.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-17mm.
Flight: Two generations. May - June and July - September
Foodplant:   Beech
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
16/09/2024+VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
18/08/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSK15
17/08/20242VC39 - StaffordshireSK15
16/08/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSK14
16/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO74

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