Arctiidae: Lithosiinae

10479 Dotted Footman Pelosia muscerda, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2041 (ABH72.039)

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

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

Habitat

Fens and carr.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Small Dotted Footman Pelosia obtusa


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Grey, brown, black, red
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5