Scarce Footman (Eilema complana) - Herts & Middlesex Moths

Erebidae : Arctiinae

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Scarce Footman

Eilema complana

(Linnaeus, 1758)

2047 / 72.046

General comments:
Widespread and common resident.

In spite of its colloquial name, the Scarce Footman is by no means scarce and it is usually common in all areas.

Recorded in 38 (93%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
16/09/2023	1	21	TQ08 - Uxbridge
15/09/2023	1	20	TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
13/09/2023	1	20	TL31 - Hertford
10/09/2023	1	20	TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
10/09/2023	1	20	TL31 - Hertford

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Forewing:	15-18mm.
Flight:	One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:	Lichens
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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