Common Fan-foot
Common NameCommon Fan-foot
Scientific NamePechipogo strigilata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, yellowish-brown
HabitatDeciduous and mixed woodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, extending into parts of Asia
Host Plantsdead leaves, bramble, nettle, dandelion
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves and plant matter, and overwinter as larvae. Pupation occurs in a cocoon among leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its drab, mottled appearance and faint wavy cross-lines on the forewings. Males possess distinctive 'fan-like' tufts on their forelegs.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brownish-grey wings, featuring faint wavy cross-lines, often resting with wings held flat.
