Small Dotted Footman (Pelosia obtusa, (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851))

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Male comes to light occasionally. Female not.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 12-14mm.
Foodplant(s): algae, lichen
Flying: One generation, July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Old, dense, uncut reedbeds.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

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Dotted Footman Pelosia muscerda

10480 Small Dotted Footman Pelosia obtusa, (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851)

BF2042 (ABH72.040)