Erebidae : Arctiinae
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Photo © Dave Appleton,  27/07/2012 - Bawdeswell

Immature stages

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Dingy Footman
Eilema griseola
Common Footman
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Buff Footman
Eilema depressa

(Esper, 1787) 2049 / 72.043

Norfolk status
Reasonably widespread.
Woodland, scrubland and chalk areas.
Grey with orange / yellow fringes and leading edge to wings. Female slightly larger and browner.
An orange form (f. unicolor) and very dark form (f. plumbia) also occur.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1889.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
28/10/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
17/10/2024228TM09Great Ellingham
07/10/2024127TG32East Ruston / Crostwight Heath
01/10/2024128TL98Brettenham Heath
23/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
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Forewing: 15-17mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Lichens
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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