Common Fan-foot (Pechipogo strigilata, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Although this species was once quite common (hence its vernacular name), it is now uncommon.

Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur)
Flying: One generation, late May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Ancient oak woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Fan-foot Herminia tarsipennalis (=Zanclognatha)

72.056 (BF2488) Common Fan-foot Pechipogo strigilata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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