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Dingy Footman

Eilema griseola

Taken on 4th August 2008, Lincoln UK. Wingspan 32-40mm, flying in July to August. The forewings are duller and more rounded than the Common Footman.

by wallaby1 Oct 28, 2008 11:50 PM

The underneath through the window. Fairly common in southern England & Wales, feeding on lichens.

by wallaby1 Oct 28, 2008 11:53 PM

This is the less common form straminola, yellowish all over.

by wallaby1 Oct 28, 2008 11:56 PM

The underside of form straminola, showing all over yellow colouring.

by wallaby1 Oct 28, 2008 11:58 PM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Arctiidae

Genus

Eilema

Species

griseola

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