Lithacodia uncula

Lithacodia uncula
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Noctuidae
Genus:	Lithacodia
Species:	L. uncula
Binomial name
Lithacodia uncula Clerck, 1759
Synonyms
Deltote uncula Phalaena uncula Phalaena singularis Noctua unca Eustrotia uncula

The Silver Hook (Lithacodia uncula) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in the Palearctic ecozone.

The wingspan is 20-22 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.

The larvae feed on various grasses and Carex species.

External links

• Vlindernet (Dutch)
• Lepidoptera of Belgium
• Silver Hook at UKmoths