72.049 BF2043  -  Erebidae -  Arctiinae - Eilema sororcula - Orange Footman Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Erebidae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Identified from similar footman species by the rounded forewings, which broaden towards the wing tip and are an unmarked creamy yellow-straw colour.
Distribution:  (Last record: 2024 )  -  Last reported 2024. A resident that was a new species for Derbyshire in 2004. Small numbers are now recorded annually with most records from the south east.There appears to be a gradual increase to other areas further north.
Flight Period: May /  June /  -  On the wing May – June. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Simon Roddis, Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 27-30mm
Forewing: 13-16mm
Food Plant: Oak (Quercus) and beech (Fagus).
Last Recorded Year: 2024
Last Recorded By: Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area: Not Recorded
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Darley Dale, Central Derbyshire – Simon Roddis©  /  Belper, Derbyshire – Dave Evans©

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