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Red-necked Footman
Atolmis rubricollis

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2039 / 72.042

Norfolk status
Found locally in woodland.
Unmistakable black wings and red collar.

Sometimes found flying in the daytime.

Migrant examples also occur.

The larvae feed on lichens and algae growing on tree-trunks in Autumn, and overwinter as a pupa.

Recorded in 53 (72%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
26/06/2023+28TL79Cranwich Heath
24/06/2023128TF70Cockley Cley
24/06/2023+28TF62Sandringham
23/06/2023227TG02Hindolveston
23/06/2023128TF92Stibbard
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Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Lichens
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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