72.036 BF2038 - Muslin Footman - Erebidae - Arctiinae - Nudaria mundana

72.036 BF2038 - Erebidae - Arctiinae - Nudaria mundana - Muslin Footman

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

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> . >> Erebidae

ID Difficulty: green

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

ID pointers: Unmistakeable. Forewings are translucent with a pearlescent hue and two wavy cross-lines and a discal spot and a dark smudging in each forewing.

Distribution: Widely distributed and locally common. Principal strongholds are in the Peak District, particularly the Limestone areas.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 19-23mm
Forewing: 10-12mm

Food Plant: Lichens growing on bushes, fences and gateposts, and dry stone walls.

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

Muslin Footman – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Nudaria mundana – Dave Evans

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