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Four-spotted Footman
Lithosia quadra (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2051 / 72.041
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Similar Species: None
Forewing: M 18-22mm. F 20-26mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Dog Lichen and other lichens.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Immigrant. (Probable new local resident)

Caution, records often entered in error for Four-dotted Footman !

Only the females have the spots and often there appears to be only three, as the wings overlap when at rest.

The widespread records in Norfolk suggest this species possibly now resident in the county.

In 2008 the discovery of a larva of Four-spotted Footman in the Brecks was thought to be the first confirmed breeding record for the species in Norfolk. We presumed it to be progeny from the large influx during 2006, although, interestingly, virtually all the records then concerned males. Unfortunately, this record is now thought to be a mistakenly identified Red-necked Footman larva! Ken Saul

Recorded in 39 (53%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
21/10/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
07/10/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
25/09/2024127TG11Costessey
22/09/2024128TF63Dersingham
20/09/2024127TG11Taverham
06/09/2024128TF83North Creake
06/09/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
06/09/2024127TM17Scole
01/09/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
20/07/2024127TG20Norwich (Eaton)
Further info: Lithosia quadra
 
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