Arctiidae: Lithosiinae

10485 Four-spotted Footman Lithosia quadra, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2051 (ABH72.041)

Brashylan, Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 24th June 2012. MV trap. Female.
Brashylan, Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 24th June 2012. MV trap. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Brashylan, Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 24th June 2012. MV trap. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

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

 

Pupates in a crevice.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: M 18-22mm. F 20-26mm.
Foodplant(s): Dog Lichen (Peltigera canina), lichen, algae
Flying: One generation, July-September
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Black, yellow, white, orange, grey
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5