Two-ribbed Footman
Common NameTwo-ribbed Footman
Scientific NameThumatha senex
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark grey, orange, white
HabitatFens, bogs, damp heathland, wet meadows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantslichens, algae, mosses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on lichens and algae, often found on heather, mosses, and sedges. The species overwinters as a larva.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark grey forewings with a bright orange stripe along the leading edge (costa) and a contrasting white stripe along the inner margin. The orange head and thorax are also characteristic.
Description
A small, slender moth with dark grey forewings featuring a prominent orange stripe along the costa and a white stripe along the inner margin. The head and thorax are also orange.
