Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in southern Britain, more local further north, the larva feeding on the withered leaves of various tree, shrub and plant species. In Dorset, the moth is widespread and at low density, but frequent amongst scrub, hedgerow and wooded habitats. The moth is on the wing over a relatively protracted period between mid-June and mid-August, with several instances of late-May and early-June individuals too.

This species is similar to Common Fan-foot2488.... Read More

Recorded in 39 (98%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1915. Last Recorded in 2023. (Data up to end 2023) Additional Stats

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