Scarce Hook-tip


The
only known locality (and, for many years, the only known location nationally) was Leigh Woods, near Bristol, where the foodplant was Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata). Its history there is summarised in the article recommended below. The moth has not been recorded for a long time. A possible immigrant.

Barnett, R. "Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods and Bristol Downs" in Barnett et al, <i>Moths of the Bristol Region</i>&nbsp;(2008), p.15-17.

Barred Hook-tip

Fairly widespread across the county, if never abundant; seems to require large stands of Beech, and is absent from the Levels and parts of eastern Somerset where Beech is not frequent.<br>

Pebble Hook-tip

Fairly widespread across the county and perhaps the most frequently recorded of the hook-tips.<br>

Pebble Hook-tip

Drepana falcataria