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Common Footman
Eilema lurideola (Zincken, 1817)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2050 / 72.045
Photo © Danny And Jo,  02/07/2019 - Norwich

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Dingy Footman
Eilema griseola
Scarce Footman
Eilema complana
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Lichens.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
The forewings are greenish-grey, with a leading yellow stripe, tapering to a point at the tip.

The most likely confusion species is Dingy Footman.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
09/09/2023128TF51Wiggenhall
07/09/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
05/09/2023128TM08Quidenham
31/08/20232027TG33Ridlington
22/08/2023228TF74Holme NNR
22/08/2023128TL79Mundford
22/08/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
20/08/2023127TG42Eccles
20/08/2023128TF82West Raynham
19/08/2023127TG42Eccles
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