Erebidae (Arctiidae)     Arctiinae (Lithosiinae) ABH 72.046 B&F 2047   *   Eilema complana   *   Scarce Footman Common Wingspan: 28-35mm Flight time: July-August Habitat: Dry heaths, dunes, damp woodland and unimproved grassland Larvae feed on moss, lichens and leaves of low-growing herbaceous plants Similar: 2050 Common Footman

Scarce Footman, Eilema complana
Adult: Studland, Dorset. July 2012. Larva: April 2013