Tony James' photos with the keyword: Drepanidae

Drepanidae - Wingspan: 40mm. A single specimen of this "Hook-tip" came to our Light Trap on the 7th.

Drepanidae Wingspan: 34-40mm. Like its close relatives, this species is difficult to photograph with flash, as the scales reflect light highly, causing a blueish bloom over the wings, and affecting the colour and visible patterns. It was recorded throughout our stay, 3 coming in before we arrived, and 6 whilst we were there.

Drepanidae Wingspan: 38mm. A pretty woodland species. The single specimen recorded was a pleasant surprise in the trap one morning. Unfortunately the live picture suffered heavily from flare from the flash, and although I've tried to eradicate the effects I've not succeeded satisfactorily yet. In the meantime, this is a picture of the specimen taken recently.

A woodland species, it is often seen when recording the moth species in the Summer months. Although one would think that, from their basic structure, they belong to the Geometrid family of species, the Hook-tips are placed in their own family of Drepanidae.