72.045 BF2050 – Common Footman – Erebidae – Eilema lurideola
Common Footman – Erebidae – Arctiinae – Eilema lurideola – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species in Derbyshire that is widely distributed and locally common.
ID POINTERS – The lead grey forewings curve gently over the body rather than wrapped as in Scarce Footman. Also the yellow collar shows a small central grey area. The yellow stripe along leading edge of forewing narrows distinctly towards the wing tip.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing July – August.
IMAGES – Melbourne, South Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Common Footman
