Erebidae : Arctiinae
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Similar West Midlands Species
Dingy Footman
Eilema griseola
Scarce Footman
Eilema complana
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Common Footman
Eilema lurideola

(Zincken, 1817) 2050 / 72.045

A common species across the region.

Found in most lowland habitats including gardens.

Overwinters as a small larva and the adults common readily to light.

Note Scarce Footman is similar but it folds its wings around its body in a tube-like fashion. Dingy Footman is much broader with a narrower yellow leading edge which is also quite curved. The yellow leading edge of Common narrows towards the wing tip whereas on Scarce it doesn't.

Recorded in 120 (86%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-17mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Lichens
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
29/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ61
29/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO49
23/08/2023+VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
22/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
20/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO62

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