Erebidae : Arctiinae
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Immature stages

Similar Norfolk Species
Dingy Footman
Eilema griseola
Buff Footman
Eilema depressa
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Orange Footman
Eilema sororcula

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2043 / 72.049

Norfolk status
Common.
Woodland species in mature Oak and Beech woodland and Blackthorn scrub. Widley recorded in Norfolk in many habitats and gardens.
Characteristic shape of forewing, with straight leading edge, then curved towards tip.

Similar yellow forms of Dingy and Buff Footman are larger and fly later in the year.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
31/07/2024128TL99Griston / Northacre
29/07/2024127TG13Gresham
28/07/2024127TG13Gresham
26/07/2024828TL79Cranwich
26/07/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
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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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