Fan-foot (Herminia tarsipennalis (=Zanclognatha), Treitschke, 1835)

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (withered fallen leaves) (Quercus spp.), Beech (Fagus sylvatica), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus)
Flying: One generation, June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, heathland, fens, grassland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

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

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Shaded Fan-foot Herminia tarsicrinalis

Small Fan-foot Herminia grisealis

Kotel, East Stara Planina. 17th June 2018. Light trap.

Common Fan-foot Pechipogo strigilata

08858 Fan-foot Herminia tarsipennalis (=Zanclognatha), Treitschke, 1835

BF2489 (ABH72.053)