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:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, fens, heathland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 3rd Aug. 2017. Light trap.

Shaded Fan-foot Herminia tarsicrinalis

Fan-foot Herminia tarsipennalis (=Zanclognatha)

08846 Small Fan-foot Herminia grisealis, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2492 (ABH72.055)