Wavy-lined Fan-foot
Common NameWavy-lined Fan-foot
Scientific NameHerminia cribralis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatFens, marshes, wet grasslands, riverbanks, damp woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantssedges, reeds, grasses
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses and sedges, overwintering before pupating in a cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsKey features include the characteristic wavy cross-lines and dark discal spots on the warm brown wings, along with its preference for damp habitats. The prominent fan-like palps are also a distinguishing feature.
Description
This moth has warm brown forewings marked with distinct wavy dark brown cross-lines and a small, dark discal spot on each wing. Its hindwings are similar in color but often paler.
