Davey, P., 2009: A species restricted to southern Britain, the larva feeding on beech (Fagus sylvatica). The least common 'Hook-tip' in Dorset, but found commonly enough in beech plantation and deciduous woodland containing mature beech. The moth has been observed flying during the daytime in sunshine close to its habitat, for example, at the edge of beech plantation at Melbury Wood in the middle of the afternoon on 11 May 2002 (P Davey). The following records refer to likely third generation... Read More

Recorded in 29 (73%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1934. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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