Erebidae : Arctiinae
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Photo © george fowler,  West Cheshunt, Hertfordshire (30/06/24)

Immature stages

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species
Dingy Footman
Eilema griseola
Scarce Footman
Eilema complana
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Common Footman
Eilema lurideola

(Zincken, 1817) 2050 / 72.045

General comments:
Widespread and common resident.

Past records show that the Common Footman has always been as widespread and common as it is today. It can be expected at any site in the county and seems to have no particular habitat association.

Recorded in 38 (93%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/06/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
28/06/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
26/06/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
26/06/20241021TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
25/06/2024621TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
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Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Lichens
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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