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Scarce Footman
Eilema complana (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2047 / 72.046
Photo © Keith Mitchell,  Stoke Goldington 07/07/2023

Similar Upper Thames Species
Hoary Footman
Eilema caniola
Common Footman
Eilema lurideola
Foodplant:   Lichens
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region, in a range of habitats.

Recorded in 72 (92%) 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
04/09/2022124SU89 - High Wycombe
03/09/2022123SU77 - Reading
28/08/2022124SU99 - Amersham, Beaconsfield
26/08/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
22/08/2022122SU57 - Hermitage / Ashampstead
Further info: Eilema complana
 
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