Erebidae: Arctiinae

2038 (ABH72.036) Muslin Footman Nudaria mundana, (Linnaeus, 1761)

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NW Wales (nr Llanbedr). 3rd July 2021.
NW Wales (nr Llanbedr). 3rd July 2021.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
NW Wales (nr Llanbedr). 3rd July 2021.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Whitelye Moor, Gwent
Whitelye Moor, Gwent
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
on dry stone wall, Cumbria
on dry stone wall, Cumbria
 Photo © Peter Bissell
on dry stone wall, Cumbria
on dry stone wall, Cumbria
 Photo © Peter Bissell
on dry stone wall, Cumbria
on dry stone wall, Cumbria
 Photo © Peter Bissell


General Information

Pupates in a cocoon in a crevice.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Male readily comes to light, sometimes in numbers. Female not.

Forewing length: 10-12mm.
Foodplant(s): lichen
Flying: One generation, late June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Open, stone places, walls and hedgerows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 13 (4.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 24 June to 25 July

Similar Species
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Round-winged Muslin Thumatha senex

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