Arctiidae: Lithosiinae

10499 Orange Footman Eilema sororcula, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2043 (ABH72.049)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This species has a diagnostic forewing shape, with a straight leading edge which is curved towards the tip. Similar yellow forms of Dingy and Buff Footman are larger and later in year.

 

Pupates amongst lichens.

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

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): arboreal lichen
Flying: One generation, late May-June
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Mature oak and beech woodland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Buff Footman Eilema depressa
Dingy Footman Eilema griseola


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