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Oak Hook-tip
Watsonalla binaria (Hufnagel, 1767)
Drepanidae: Drepaninae
1646 / 65.002
Photo © John Thacker,  Harwell 4.9.14 (Scale mm)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Spiny Hook-tip
Watsonalla uncinula
Barred Hook-tip
Watsonalla cultraria
Foodplant:   Pedunculate, Sessile and Turkey Oaks
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region, in woodland and more open country where mature oak is present. See also Spiny Hook-tip Watsonalla uncinula.

Recorded in 69 (88%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
12/11/2022123SP51 - Bletchington, Otmoor, Murcott
10/11/2022124SU88 - Marlow, Maidenhead
31/10/2022222SU88 - Marlow, Maidenhead
23/10/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
19/10/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
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