Common Fan-foot (Pechipogo strigilata, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Although this species was once quite common (hence its vernacular name), it is now uncommon.

Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur)
Flying: One generation, late May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Ancient oak woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 3 (1.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 1976

Recorded date range (Adult): 24 May to 14 July

Similar Species

Great Staughton

Fan-foot Herminia tarsipennalis (=Zanclognatha)

2488 (ABH72.056) Common Fan-foot Pechipogo strigilata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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