72.055 BF2492 - Small Fan-foot - Erebidae - Herminia grisealis

72.055 BF2492 - Erebidae - Herminiinae - Herminia grisealis - Small Fan-foot

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Erebidae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: Distinguished from other members of this group by smaller size and most importantly by the central or third cross-line that is sharply curved and extends to each side of the forewing. The basal cross-line is straight and the outer cross-lines is gently arched or bowed.

Distribution: A resident that is fairly common locally and widely distributed in Derbyshire. The greatest population densities are found in the south of the county with diminishing numbers at higher altitudes and seems to be absent from the high Peak Grit region.

Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing June – July.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 24-28mm
Forewing: 11-13mm

Food Plant: Deciduous trees, often on fallen leaves.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

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Small Fan-foot – Erebidae – Herminia grisealis