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Site contains: 62 butterflies, 709 macro moths, 1148 micro moths, 1097387 records & photos.
Erebidae: Arctiinae
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2042 (ABH72.040) Small Dotted Footman
Pelosia obtusa
, (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851)
KR10480
pre-2000
2000-2009
2010-2019
2020-onwards
General Information
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Male comes to light occasionally. Female not.
Often found at rest during day
Forewing length:
12-14mm.
Foodplant(s):
algae, lichen
Flying:
One generation, July
UK Presence:
Resident
National status:
Red Data Book
Habitat
Old, dense, uncut reedbeds.
Regional Information
There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.
Similar Species
ex Norfolk, 2005
Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dotted Footman
Pelosia muscerda
Red Data Book
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Black, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5