72.045 BF2050 - Common Footman - Erebidae - Eilema lurideola

72.045 BF2050 - Erebidae - Arctiinae - Eilema lurideola - Common Footman

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Erebidae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: Scarce Footman

ID pointers: The lead grey forewings curve gently over the body rather than wrapped as in Scarce Footman. Also the yellow collar shows a small central grey area. The yellow stripe along leading edge of forewing narrows distinctly towards the wing tip.

Distribution: A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed and locally common.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 28-35mm
Forewing: 14-17mm

Food Plant: Lichens.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

Common Footman – Erebidae – Eilema lurideola