Small Fan-foot (Herminia grisealis, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information

This species is smaller than other 'fan-foot' species.

Pupates in leaf litter or in a bark crevice.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (withered leaves) (Quercus robur), birches (Betula spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), Traveller's-joy (Clematis vitalba), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, early June-late August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, fens, heathland and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 90 (33.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 May to 13 August

Similar Species

Great Staughton

Fan-foot Herminia tarsipennalis (=Zanclognatha)

Shaded Fan-foot Herminia tarsicrinalis

2492 (ABH72.055) Small Fan-foot Herminia grisealis, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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