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Scarce Footman
Eilema complana (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2047 / 72.046
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Pigmy Footman
Eilema pygmaeola
Common Footman
Eilema lurideola
Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Lichens.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Norfolk Status
Widespread and common.
Holds its wings furled tightly around the body compared with similar Common Footman.

Recorded in 67 (97%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
25/10/2020128TL99 - Thompson/Gt.Hocking
06/09/2020128TF82 - Sculthorpe/Raynham
26/08/2020127TM18 - Diss
24/08/2020227TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
23/08/2020127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
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