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65.003 BF1647 - Barred Hook-tip - Drepanidae - Watsonalla cultraria
65.003 BF1647  – Barred Hook-tip  – Watsonalla cultraria  – (Fabricius, 1775)
Adult Macro:  CAT 2 – Can be confused with other species – Good photographs maybe required – Can be confused with other species      
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Green –  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Drepanidae  >> Drepaninae
ID Difficulty:  green  – easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: An orangey brown coloured moth with  a dark brown central cross-band on the forewing. There is also a dark brown, very faint, spot in the central area of the cross-band.
Distribution:  (First record: 10 August 1996 at Shipley Park )  –  (Last record: 29 August 2024 at Glossop )  –  First recorded in Derbyshire on 10th August 1996 from Shipley Park.  Now a resident and becoming more widespread, but scarce and local in populations. Usually recorded as singles at light primarily from the south and central areas of the county.
General Comment: None Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September –  On the wing – May – June and Mid July – September. Two generations – sometimes flies by day Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Forewing: 12-17mm Food Plant: Beech
Last Recorded Year: 2024
First Recorded Year: 1996
Last Recorded By – Christian Heintzen
Last Recorded General Area – Glossop
Selected Images:  Kings Newton & Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison © 

65.003 BF1647 - Barred Hook-tip - Drepanidae - Watsonalla cultraria
Barred Hook-tip – Watsonalla cultraria
65.003 BF1647 - Barred Hook-tip - Drepanidae - Watsonalla cultraria
Barred Hook-tip – Watsonalla cultraria
65.003 BF1647 - Barred Hook-tip - Drepanidae - Watsonalla cultraria
65.003 BF1647 - Barred Hook-tip - Drepanidae - Watsonalla cultraria


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Barred Hook-tip - 16th September 2006 - Kings Newton - Tony Davison© Barred Hook-tip - Melbourne - Tony Davison©

Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1996 - 2025)
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Distribution Map for Watsonalla cultraria

Found 77 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 44 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 33 from Before 2020
Flying
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Watsonalla cultraria

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Note – the NBN Atlas datasets are listed in the map below and vary in their currency (uptodateness) – however, the map does give a general indication of the moth's distribution across the UK.

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Monthly Records By Year: Watsonalla cultraria
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Watsonalla cultraria
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Watsonalla cultraria
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Watsonalla cultraria
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Watsonalla cultraria
AGR: 0%   |   Total % Change: 0%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Watsonalla cultraria
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Watsonalla cultraria

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Watsonalla cultraria – 77 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
BelperSK34N14/08/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44478530
HathersageSK28F12/08/20251adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45069254
Cromford MoorSK25X11/08/20251adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44516738
High Leas FarmSK35D09/08/20251adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC49651230
BelperSK34N17/07/20251adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43631388
HathersageSK28F13/07/20251adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC44144811
Belper, DerbyshireSK34N08/07/20251adultNewcombe, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC44179959
Mickleover gardenSK33C27/06/20251adultMaughan, Christinevc57_irecords_extractiBRC43892766
Greenhills BakewellSK26E28/04/20251adultMichael Brightonvc57_irecords_extractiBRC41353445
Glossop, Gnat Hole Rough FieldsSK09L29/08/20241adultHeintzen, Christianvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38473474
Waingroves WoodsSK44E17/08/20241adultThorpe, Stevevc57_irecords_extractiBRC40045238
Darley BridgeSK26Q03/08/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37658439
Clover Close, ElvastonSK43B29/07/20241adultBryce, Marionvc57_irecords_extractiBRC38104422
Darley BridgeSK26Q27/07/20241AdultMoores, Stephenvc57_irecords_extractiBRC37376680
BelperSK34N22/07/20241adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC37280618
HathersageSK28F19/07/20243adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39925467
King's NewtonSK32Y12/05/20241adultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC40386377
HathersageSK28F23/08/20231adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39080171
BelperSK34U09/08/20231adultEvans, Davevc57_irecords_extractiBRC35296768
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F13/05/20231adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC30321948
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F20/08/20221adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27856262
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F14/08/20222adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27858474
Ninelands RoadSK28F13/08/20221adultBlues, Clarevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27680522
Lower Cromford GardenSK25Y11/08/20221adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34569089
HathersageSK28F10/08/20221adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39051815
Middleton by YoulgreaveSK16W10/08/20221adultAston, Dougvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39640959
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F09/08/20223adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28420818
Middleton by YoulgreaveSK16W30/07/20221adultAston, Dougvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39640952
Upper Cromford GardenSK25Y29/07/20221adultAshton, Clivevc57_irecords_extractiBRC34569079
HathersageSK28F24/07/20222adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39052028
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F19/07/20223adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28590478
Ninelands RoadSK28F08/09/20211adultBlues, Clarevc57_irecords_extractiBRC27390062
Findern, Derbyshire, DEAZSK33A20/08/20211adultBrian and Jean Hallamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35165738
HathersageSK28F20/08/20211adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39038013
Garden, WaltonSK36U20/08/20211adultPalethorpe, Amandavc57_irecords_extractiBRC41046764
HathersageSK28F31/07/20211adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39038202
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F26/07/20211adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29829103
Clarkes Plantation, Two Dales, MatlockSK26W23/07/20211adultBUDWORTH, Mr D.Danes_2019-2021146
Hadfield, Glossop, UKSK09C22/07/20211AdultCallan Denhamvc57_irecords_extractiBRC22835127
Middleton by YoulgreaveSK16W22/07/20211adultAston, Dougvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39640913
Froggatt, Hope ValleySK27N06/06/20211adultBarnacle, Bryanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39903039
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F02/06/20211adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29582439
HathersageSK28F14/08/20201adultKydd, Alanvc57_irecords_extractiBRC39036058
Rydal Close, Dronfield Woodhouse, DronfieldSK37J21/05/20201adultKAY, Mr P.Danes_2019-2021767
DRONFIELD WOODHOUSESK37J23/06/20191adultWilliamson, Andyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC45777017
Welbeck Drive,WingerworthSK36T01/09/20151AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOUZH
Wood Lane,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V18/07/20141AdultDave Budworthvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OLEPR
Holmsfield Park Wood, Holmsfield, DronfieldSK37E06/05/20111AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OKZEM
Calke Park (gardens), TicknallSK32R30/05/20081AdultBUDWORTH, Mr D., SOAR, Mr W., CLARKE, Mr D.A., BEAvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJZMO
Calke Park, Lime avenueSK32L10/05/20081adultFinch, Graham Leonardvc57_irecords_extractiBRC35105642
Calke Park,TicknallSK32L10/05/20081AdultG.L. Finch;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJJX1
Main Street, Kings NewtonSK32Y14/09/20061AdultSoar, Willvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34680471
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y14/09/20061AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJG6N
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R26/07/20061AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJEPE
Calke Park (Church gardens), TicknallSK32R25/05/20061AdultDave Budworth;N.J. Wardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHSKL
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I13/05/20061AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJBNB
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V10/08/20051AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHS0G
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M01/08/20051AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJABN
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M01/08/20051AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ1TI
Far Cross,Cavendish Park,MatlockSK36A14/07/20051AdultB.L. Stathamvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ9V8
Calke Park (Church gardens area), TicknallSK32R27/05/20052AdultDave Budworth;N.J. Wardvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ8I6
Blackrocks,CromfordSK25X31/07/20042AdultC. Stubbs;M.J. Stubbsvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHQN6
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R01/06/20041AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ5CX
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R01/06/20041AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPH6E
FOREMARK RESERVOIRSK32H16/09/20031adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC33454895
Foremark Resr (Orange Hill area), TicknallSK32H16/09/20031AdultA. Davison;N. Toplissvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ4O1
Whitwell Woods, DerbyshireSK57J23/08/20031adultDavison, Tonyvc57_irecords_extractiBRC34524338
Whitwell Wood (centre area), Whitwell, WorksopSK57J23/08/20031AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ4H3
Whitwell Wood (centre area), Whitwell, WorksopSK57J23/08/20031AdultDave Budworth;A. Davison;J. Alder;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQ1MU
School Close,Parkway Gardens,Darley DaleSK26R06/05/19991AdultA. Butlervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ18P
Shipley Park (Shipley Hill), IlkestonSK44H15/08/19981AdultVILES, Mr I.M., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr I., BARNARD, Mr Tvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI3EV
Elvaston Park, DerbySK43B02/05/19971AdultDURO, Mr T., VILES, Mr I.M., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr I., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIBQE
Elvaston Park, DerbySK43B02/05/19971AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;T. Barnard;T. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPEVD
Elvaston Park, Derby (site not precise)SK43B17/08/19961AdultDURO, Mr T., VILES, Mr I.M., TRAVERS-AYRE, Mr I., vc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI2SE
Elvaston Park, Derby (site not precise)SK43B17/08/19961AdultI. Travers-Ayre;I.M. Viles;T. Barnard;T. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPEPW
Shipley Park, Ilkeston (site not precise)SK44H10/08/19961AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ05Y
Shipley Park, Ilkeston (site not precise)SK44H10/08/19961AdultB.L. Statham;I.M. Vilesvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPEOT

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