Hello, from Steve Garten and welcome to my weird and wonderful world of moths.

I’m amateur Lepidopterist, I trap and record moth species on my six acre wildlife meadow at Tibenham Norfolk, UK.

The list of moths listed in this Macro-moths blog and the Micro Moths blog are the species I have recorded since 2015.

Scarce Footman - Eilema complana.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Scarce Footman - Eilema complana. A macro moth species from the family of Erebidae sub family Arctiinae. Like the Common Footman (E. Lurideola) in appearance but holds its wings furled tightly around the body and presents a much slimmer outline than the flatter appearance of E. lurideola. The moth has a wingspan of 28-35 mm. The moth as one generation from July to August. The moth's habitat favours heathier and moorland habitats. The larva foodplants are lichens mostly but also will eat moss and the leaves of some low plants. The moth is widespread and classified nationally as a Common species of the UK.

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