Erebidae: Arctiinae

2041 (ABH72.039) Dotted Footman Pelosia muscerda, (Hufnagel, 1766)

KR10479

ex Norfolk, 2005
ex Norfolk, 2005
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
ex Norfolk, 2005
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
ex Norfolk, 2005
ex Norfolk, 2005
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
ex Norfolk, 2005
ex Norfolk, 2005
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


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

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): algae, lichen
Flying: One generation, mid July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Fens and carr.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 1977

Recorded date range (Adult): 07 July to 07 July

Similar Species
Small Dotted Footman Pelosia obtusa

Red Data Book

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