Arctiidae: Lithosiinae

10490 Scarce Footman Eilema complana, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2047 (ABH72.046)

Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This species holds its wings furled more tightly around the body than the Common Footman.

 

Pupates in a crevice or in leaf litter.

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

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): lichen, algae
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Least Concern

Habitat

Heathland, moorland and sand-dunes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Common Footman Eilema lurideola
Pigmy Footman Eilema pygmaeola

Least Concern

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Brown, black, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5