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Orange Footman
Eilema sororcula (Hufnagel, 1766)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2043 / 72.049
Photo © Matthew Casey,  18/05/2020 - Hethersett

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Dingy Footman
Eilema griseola
Buff Footman
Eilema depressa
Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Lichen.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common.
Woodland species in mature Oak and Beech woodland and Blackthorn scrub. Widley recorded in Norfolk in many habitats and gardens.
Characteristic shape of forewing, with straight leading edge, then curved towards tip.

Similar yellow forms of Dingy and Buff Footman are larger and fly later in the year.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
16/05/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
15/05/2024228TF70Cockley Cley
15/05/2024127TG31Upton
15/05/2024527TG10Cringleford (UEA)
15/05/2024128TF63Snettisham
14/05/2024128TF63Dersingham
14/05/2024127TG31Upton
14/05/2024428TM09Great Ellingham
14/05/2024128TF63Snettisham
13/05/2024128TF63Snettisham
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