Insect · GBIF taxon 1952014
Scalloped Hook-tip
Falcaria lacertinariaScalloped hook-tip moths possess distinctly notched, sickle-curved forewings that resemble withered, torn foliage when resting motionless among branches. Adults fly in two overlapping generations from late spring through late summer, traversing temperate woodlands and heathlands after nightfall. The humped, twig-like caterpillars feed on birch foliage before spinning a protective silk cocoon within curled leaves to pupate through the winter.
NocturnalCamouflageWoodland
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Silver birch leaves
- Downy birch leaves
- Alder leaves
Predators
- Bats
- Insectivorous birds
- Orb-weaver spiders
ThreatsLoss of mature birch woodlands, pesticide use, and artificial light pollution.
HabitatsDeciduous woodlands, birch scrub, heathlands, and mossy bogs.
Life spanAbout 1 year (adults live 1–2 weeks)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderLepidoptera
- FamilyDrepanidae
- GenusFalcaria
- SpeciesFalcaria lacertinaria
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Light Trapping: Set up a light trap near birch stands on warm, overcast summer nights.
- Daytime Searching: Inspect tree trunks and lower birch foliage where adults roost camouflaged.
Host Plant (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman · cc-by-sa
Predator (c) kitbeard, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) anonymous, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Donald Hobern, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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