Erebidae : Arctiinae
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Photo © George Fowler,  Danemead Nature Reserve, Hertfordshire (14/05/22)

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Orange Footman
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(Hufnagel, 1766) 2043 / 72.049

General comments:
Widespread and common resident.

'Appropriate habitat' appears to be larger, continuous tracts of mature, well-structured woodland where the internal microclimate supports the growth of lichens on branches and trunks. That said, the moth is increasing in range and abundance across both counties in a range of sites that fall short of that ideal.

Recorded in 34 (83%) 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
30/05/2024120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
23/05/2024220TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
20/05/2024121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
17/05/2024220TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
12/05/2024121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
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VC20 VC21 VC21 VC20
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Lichen
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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