Arctiidae: Lithosiinae

10487 Buff Footman Eilema depressa, (Esper, 1787)

BF2049 (ABH72.043)

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General Information

This moth is grey with orange/yellow fringes and leading edge to wings. The female is slightly larger and browner. There is also an orange form (f. unicolor) and very dark form (f. plumbia).

 

Pupates in a crevice in tree bark.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 15-17mm.
Foodplant(s): lichen, algae
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, scrubland and chalky downland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dingy Footman Eilema griseola
Common Footman Eilema lurideola
Orange Footman Eilema sororcula


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