Erebidae (Arctiidae)     Arctiinae (Lithosiinae) ABH 72.045 B&F 2050   *   Eilema lurideola   *   Common Footman Common and widespread, most frequent in south of England Wingspan: 28-35mm Flight time: July-August Habitat: Lowland grassland, gardens, farms and woodland Larvae feed mainly on lichen and algae Similar: 2047 Scarce Footman

Common Footman, Eilema lurideola
Studland, Dorset. July 2012