Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Hermininae 2492     *     Small Fan-foot     *     Herminia grisealis Widespread, common Wingspan: 24-28mm. Outer cross-line curved, extending to wing tip Flight time: June-August Habitat: Broadleaved woodland, hedgerows, gardens, scrub Larvae feed on the fresh and withered leaves of various trees including Oak and Birch, also Bramble and Travellers-joy Similar: The Fan-foot. Outer cross-line +/- straight

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010