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Rosy Footman
Miltochrista miniata (Forster, 1771)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2037 / 72.035
Photo © Matthew Casey,  09/07/2016 - costessey

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 12-15mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Dog Lichen and other lichens.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common in Breckland, broads and coastal areas, and fairly well recorded across Norfolk in woodland, wooded heathland and hedgerows.

Rare yellow form occasionally seen (f. flava)

Recorded in 62 (84%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
15/06/2025127TG11Horsford
15/06/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
14/06/2025128TL79Weeting (Crescent Wood)
14/06/2025128TL99Griston / Northacre
28/05/2025128TL79Mundford
08/10/2024227TG32Ingham
18/09/2024128TF63Dersingham
17/09/2024128TF63Dersingham
06/09/2024127TG31Upton
06/09/2024127TG11Costessey
Further info: Miltochrista miniata
 
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