Red-necked Footman
Common NameRed-necked Footman
Scientific NameAtolmis rubricollis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsblack, red
HabitatWoodlands, forests, heaths, moorlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantslichens, mosses, algae
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are dark and hairy, feeding on lichens and mosses on trees and rocks. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in spring.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its entirely black wings contrasting sharply with a vivid red-orange collar on its thorax.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its sooty black wings and a prominent, bright red-orange collar around its neck.
