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Small Dotted Footman
Pelosia obtusa
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Dotted Footman
Pelosia muscerda

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2041 / 72.039

General comments:
Vagrant.

One at Essendon, Hertfordshire on 29th June 2019 was a complete surprise for Andrew Wood in whose light trap it appeared! It is a species of wet coastal fens, with sallows and Alder, on the coast of East Anglia.

Recorded in 1 (2%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2019.
Last Recorded in 2019.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/06/2019120TL20 - Potters Bar
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Unknown probably algae and lichens on reed and plant litter
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Nationally Rare
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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