Silver Hook (Deltote uncula, (Clerck, 1759))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 11-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Tufted Hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), Wood-sedge (Carex sylvatica), grasses, sedges (Carex spp.), rushes (Juncus spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Fens, marshes, acid bogs and boggy heathland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 1979

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 June to 10 July

2412 (ABH73.026) Silver Hook Deltote uncula, (Clerck, 1759)

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