72.042 BF2039 - Red-necked Footman - Erebidae - Atolmis rubricollis

72.042 BF2039 - Erebidae - Arctiinae - Atolmis rubricollis - Red-necked Footman

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce - Day-flying

Taxonomy: Macro >> Erebidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: A very distinctive little moth that gets its name from the small orange-red collar at the base of the head. The only British footman that has totally sooty black wings.

Distribution: (First record: 1995 ) - A new species for Derbyshire in 1995. Not seen again until 1999 and was recorded from two sites in 2006. The distribution of this species has now become more widespread, and it appears this moth has established itself in the county, as well as into other areas of the Midlands.

Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing June – July.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - sometimes seen during the day

Wingspan: 25-35mm
Forewing: 15-18mm

Food Plant: Lichens and algae growing on tree-trunks

No Last Date Information Recorded

Last Recorded By: Not Recorded

Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded

First Recorded Year: 1995