Rosy Footman (Miltochrista miniata, (Forster, 1771))

2037 (ABH72.035) Rosy Footman Miltochrista miniata, (Forster, 1771)

Photo © Barry Dickerson

Rosy Footman

Photo © Barry Dickerson

pre-2000

2000-2009

2010-2019

2020-onwards

Earith

Photo © David Griffiths

Earith

Photo © David Griffiths

Holme Fen, August 2011

Photo © Peter Bissell

Whitelye Moor, Gwent

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Whitelye, Monmouthshire, 1st Aug. 2004.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Whitelye, Monmouthshire, 1st Aug. 2004.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 12-15mm.
Foodplant(s): Dog Lichen (Peltigera canina), arboreal lichen
Flying: One generation, mid June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland, wooded heathland and hedgerows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 20 (7.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 30 May to 23 October

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Hairy

Colours:

Grey, black

No. of Proleg Pairs:

2037 (ABH72.035) Rosy Footman Miltochrista miniata, (Forster, 1771)

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