Ragusan Footman
Common NameRagusan Footman
Scientific NameHoneyania ragusana
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorspale brown, beige, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, scrubland, rocky areas, and other environments where lichens and algae grow.
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East (Mediterranean region).
Host Plantslichens, algae
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are typically hairy and feed on lichens and algae found on trees, rocks, or other surfaces; pupation occurs within a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale, subtly streaked and iridescent forewings with reddish-brown edges, a slender body, and the characteristic head shape of a footman moth.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale, somewhat iridescent forewings that feature subtle longitudinal streaks and reddish-brown markings along the costa and termen.
