Noctuidae: Catocalinae

08975 Beautiful Hook-tip Laspeyria flexula, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2473 (ABH72.069)

Christophstal, June 2014
Christophstal, June 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, June 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 2012-2013
 2014
 2015
 2016-onwards


General Information

Pupates in a cocoon attached to a twig or stem.

Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): arboreal lichen
Flying: One generation, late June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Not endangered

Habitat

Woodland, parkland, scrub, hedgerows and old orchards.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in June 2018

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 25 May to 31 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
With lumps, bumps or horn(s)
Colours:
Green, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
3