Fan-foot – Erebidae – Herminiiae – Herminia tarsipennalis – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. A lowland species whose range extends just into the upland regions where it is in smaller and fewer numbers. The south of the county holds the larger population densities.
ID POINTERS – A small light-brown, triangular shaped moth with three dark brown cross-lines. The outer one is straight, whereas the central and basal lines are wavy with the central being shaped like a question mark. Protruding and upturned palps or snout. Care is needed to isolate from Small Fan-foot and Common Fan-foot.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – August.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Fan-foot - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
