Speckled Footman
Common NameSpeckled Footman
Scientific NameCoscinia cribraria
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatDry grasslands, heathland, sandy areas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsheather, plantain, dandelion, lichens, mosses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are hairy, dark, and feed on various low-growing plants, lichens, and mosses. Pupation occurs in a cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its creamy white forewings covered in distinct black spots and plain white hindwings. Often found in dry, open habitats.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with creamy white forewings heavily marked with numerous black spots, and plain white hindwings. Its body is also whitish with some dark markings.
