Four-dotted Footman (Cybosia mesomella, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): algae, arboreal lichen
Flying: One generation, mid June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland, moorland, damp grassland and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

10477 Four-dotted Footman Cybosia mesomella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2040 (ABH72.038)