Dusky Footman
Common NameDusky Footman
Scientific NameNudaria mollis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorscream, brown, orange-brown
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, areas rich in lichens and mosses
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on lichens and algae, typically overwintering before pupating in spring.
Identification TipsIdentified by its small size, pale and mottled forewings with a distinct central dark band, and its association with lichen-covered surfaces.
Description
A small moth with pale cream to light brown forewings mottled with darker brown patches, featuring a prominent central dark band and scattered dark spots.
