Four-spotted Footman (Lithosia quadra, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Only the females of this species have the spots and often there appears to be only three, as the wings overlap when at rest.

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

Forewing length: M 18-22mm. F 20-26mm.
Foodplant(s): Dog Lichen (Peltigera canina), lichen, algae
Flying: One generation, July-September
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland.

Regional Information

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72.041 (BF2051) Four-spotted Footman Lithosia quadra, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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