Common Footman (Eilema lurideola, (Zincken, 1817))

2050 (ABH72.045) Common Footman Eilema lurideola, (Zincken, 1817)

Great Staughton

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Great Staughton

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pre-2000

2000-2009

2010-2019

2020-onwards

Great Staughton

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Great Staughton

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Whitelye Moor, Gwent

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Earith

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Earith

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Great Staughton

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Great Staughton

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Great Staughton

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Hemingford Grey, overwintered 2013/14 (pic 15th march)

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General Information
The greenish-grey forewings or this species with a leading yellow stripe, tapering to a point at the tip are diagnostic.

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

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): lichen, algae
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Farmland, wetland, woodland and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 155 (57.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 May to 27 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 30 March to 12 July

Similar Species

Great Staughton

Dingy Footman Eilema griseola

Great Staughton

Scarce Footman Eilema complana

Carmarthenshire

Buff Footman Eilema depressa

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Hairy

Colours:

Black, orange, brown

No. of Proleg Pairs:

2050 (ABH72.045) Common Footman Eilema lurideola, (Zincken, 1817)

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