Noctuidae: Herminiinae

08845 Shaded Fan-foot Herminia tarsicrinalis, (Knoch, 1782)

BF2491 (ABH72.054)

Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 3rd Aug. 2017. Light trap.
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 3rd Aug. 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 3rd Aug. 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 12-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Bramble (probably) (Rubus fruticosus)
Flying: One generation, late June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Occupies bramble thickets in deciduous woodland and very rarely moves far.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Small Fan-foot Herminia grisealis
Fan-foot Herminia tarsipennalis (=Zanclognatha)


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, red, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5