Yellowish Fan-foot
Common NameYellowish Fan-foot
Scientific NamePechipogo strigilata
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyHerminiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, extending into parts of Asia
Host Plantsdead leaves, plant detritus
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are detritivores, feeding on dead leaves and plant detritus. They typically overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsLook for its pale, somewhat uniform yellowish-brown color, the two faint wavy lines, the prominent pale subterminal line, and the small dark discal spots. The long, upturned labial palps are also a key feature of this subfamily.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale yellowish-brown wings, featuring two faint wavy cross-lines and a more prominent pale subterminal line, along with small dark discal spots on each forewing.
