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Orange Footman
Eilema sororcula (Hufnagel, 1766)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2043 / 72.049
Photo © Roger Murphy,  29/5/2023 Clifton

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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Lichen.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 May to 10 July - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 18 (82%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2003.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/06/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
09/06/2024130SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
29/05/2024130TL24 - Biggleswade (East), Potton
28/05/2024130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
25/05/2024130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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