Common Footman
Common NameCommon Footman
Scientific NameEilema lurideola
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)31
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgrey, yellow, brown
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, hedgerows, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on lichens and algae growing on trees and rocks. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the uniform greyish-brown forewings with a prominent pale yellow costal streak, and the yellow head, thorax, and hindwings. Its slender body and typical resting posture are also helpful.
Description
A slender moth with uniform greyish-brown forewings, distinctly edged with a pale yellow costal streak. Its head, thorax, and hindwings are also pale yellow.
