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Common Footman
Eilema lurideola (Zincken, 1817)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2050 / 72.045
Photo © Craig Robson,  20/06/2017 - Norwich

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Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Lichens.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Norfolk Status
Diagnostic forewings are greenish-grey, with a leading yellow stripe, tapering to a point at the tip.
Many habitats, widespread.

Recorded in 67 (97%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2021.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
31/03/2021127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
01/11/2020127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
27/10/2020127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
06/09/2020227TG51 - Winterton/Caister
04/09/2020127TG51 - Winterton/Caister
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