Common Footman (Eilema lurideola, (Zincken, 1817))

General Information
The greenish-grey forewings or this species with a leading yellow stripe, tapering to a point at the tip are diagnostic.

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

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): lichen, algae
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Farmland, wetland, woodland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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Buff Footman Eilema depressa

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72.045 (BF2050) Common Footman Eilema lurideola, (Zincken, 1817)

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