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Herminia tarsipennalis (Treitschke, 1835)
Erebidae: Herminiinae
2489 / 72.053
Photo © David Hunt,  Harpenden, Hertfordshire (02/07/16)

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species
Common Fan-foot
Pechipogo strigilata
Shaded Fan-foot
Herminia tarsicrinalis
Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Withered fallen leaves from oaks, Beech. etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

General comments:
Widespread and common resident.
A species that is as much at home in gardens as it is in woodlands and other more rural habitats.

Recorded in 34 (83%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest Records
Date#VC10k - General Area
10/08/2024120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
05/08/2024120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
05/08/2024120TL31 - Hertford
04/08/2024120SP90 - Berkhamsted
02/08/2024120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
31/07/2024120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
31/07/2024120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
29/07/2024220TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
29/07/2024220TL31 - Hertford
28/07/2024120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
Further info: Herminia tarsipennalis
 
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