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Four-dotted Footman
Cybosia mesomella (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2040 / 72.038
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2016

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Four-spotted Footman
Lithosia quadra
Foodplant:   Algae and lichens on woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Locally quite widespread in the region in damp, low-lying habitats and on heathland in southeast Berkshire.

Recorded in 39 (50%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
13/07/2022124SP72 - Winslow, Claydons, Finemere
13/07/2022124SP72 - Winslow, Claydons, Finemere
02/07/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
29/06/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
22/06/2022124SP72 - Winslow, Claydons, Finemere
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