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Scalloped Hook-tip
Falcaria lacertinaria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1645 / 65.001
Photo © Andy Nunn,  North Cliffe Wood VC 61

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Yorkshire Status: Thinly distributed resident.

A very distinctive species, unlikely to be mistaken for any other. This is a moth of birch woodland where is can be locally common for example 56 at North Cliffe Wood on 25/7/2020. It is less common in gardens. The distribution in Yorkshire is stable and reflects the extent of mature woodland, being absent from the north-west of the county and rare in the east of VC61.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Has appeared over much of Yorkshire since the early 1970s and has now been reported from all five vice-counties.

Recorded in 112 (56%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1880.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Forewing: 14-18mm
Flight: Two generations. May - June, July - August
Foodplant:   Downy Birch, Silver Birch
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
26/08/2024162SE66 - Strensall
24/08/2024164SE24 - Bramhope / Otley
23/08/2024163SE03 - Haworth
23/08/2024164SE24 - Bramhope / Otley
19/08/2024362SE75 - Stamford Bridge
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