Pigmy Footman (Eilema pygmaeola, (Doubleday, 1847))

General Information

Pupates amongst lichens and algae.

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

Forewing length: 10-15mm.
Foodplant(s): lichen, algae
Flying: One generation, mid July-August
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Coastal sand dunes and shingle beaches.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 30th July 2017. Light trap.

Scarce Footman Eilema complana

10495 Pigmy Footman Eilema pygmaeola, (Doubleday, 1847)

BF2046 (ABH72.048)