Scarce Footman (Eilema complana, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
This species holds its wings furled more tightly around the body than the Common Footman.

Pupates in a crevice or in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): lichen, algae
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Heathland, moorland and sand-dunes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Common Footman Eilema lurideola

Pigmy Footman Eilema pygmaeola

72.046 (BF2047) Scarce Footman Eilema complana, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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