Golden-headed Footman
Common NameGolden-headed Footman
Scientific NameCoscinia chrysocephala
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgrey, white, yellow, orange
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, stony areas
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia Minor
Host Plantslichens, mosses, Plantago, Taraxacum
Flight PeriodJuly to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are hairy and feed on lichens and mosses, typically overwintering before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the plain greyish-white wings, slender body, and the prominent bright yellow-orange head and pronotum. A small black discal spot on the forewing can also be present.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its plain greyish-white forewings, often with a subtle black discal spot, and a distinctive bright yellow-orange head and collar.
