Small Dotted Footman (Pelosia obtusa) - Herts & Middlesex Moths


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Small Dotted Footman
Pelosia obtusa (Herrich-Schäffer, 1852)
Erebidae : Arctiinae

2042 / 72.040
Nationally Rare

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species
Dotted Footman Pelosia muscerda

Forewing:	12-14mm.
Flight:	One generation July.
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

Further info: Pelosia obtusa

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		Herts & Middlesex Moths (Full)