Orange Footman
Common NameOrange Footman
Scientific NameEilema sororcula
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange, yellow
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Turkey, Caucasus, Siberia, Japan)
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are dark with yellow markings and feed on lichens and algae growing on trees and rocks; they pupate in a silk cocoon.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its striking uniform orange-yellow coloration and slender body, often seen resting with wings folded flat.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its uniformly bright orange-yellow forewings and a slightly darker, greyish body.
