Erebidae: Arctiinae

2046 (ABH72.048) Pigmy Footman Eilema pygmaeola, (Doubleday, 1847)

KR10495

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

Pupates amongst lichens and algae.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 10-15mm.
Foodplant(s): lichen, algae
Flying: One generation, mid July-August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Coastal sand dunes and shingle beaches.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

Similar Species
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Scarce Footman Eilema complana

Red Data Book

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Grey, brown, black, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5