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Small Fan-foot
Herminia grisealis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Erebidae: Herminiinae
2492 / 72.055
Photo © Dave Jones,  13/07/2012 - Stoke Holy Cross

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Fan-foot
Herminia tarsipennalis
Shaded Fan-foot
Herminia tarsicrinalis
Forewing: 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak, birches, Hazel, Hawthorn and sallows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Smaller than other 'fan-foot' species.
Characteristic third cross-line, which is curved and extends to forewing tip, unlike other similar species.
Broad-leaved woodland, scrub, fens, heathland and gardens.
Widespread.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
13/08/2024128TF62Sandringham
07/08/2024127TG31Upton
31/07/2024127TG33Ridlington
30/07/2024128TF70Beachamwell
24/07/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
22/07/2024127TG24Overstrand
20/07/2024127TG24Overstrand
19/07/2024127TG14Sheringham
18/07/2024127TG24Overstrand
17/07/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
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