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Buff Footman
Eilema depressa (Esper, 1787)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2049 / 72.043
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Chinkwell Wood 2009

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Dingy Footman
Eilema griseola
Common Footman
Eilema lurideola
Foodplant:   Lichens growing on trees and bushes
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Formerly quite widespread but local, in woodland. Now greatly increased and found regularly in other habitats, in line with a large, rapid expansion nationally.

Recorded in 69 (88%) 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
28/08/2022122SU57 - Hermitage / Ashampstead
24/08/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
22/08/2022124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
17/08/2022122SU57 - Hermitage / Ashampstead
16/08/2022124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
Further info: Eilema depressa
 
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