Orange Footman - Eilema sororcula
Description
Wingspan 27 to 30 mm. Noticeably orange in colour.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Mainly a woodland species.
When to see it
The single brood flies in May and June, when it can be attracted to light.
Life History
The larvae live on lichens growing on the trunks of Oak and Beech trees.
UK Status
This moth is distributed in the southern half of Britain, rarely reaching further north than East Anglia. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local.
VC55 Status
It appears to be uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland, where there are few records. L&R Moth Group status = D (rare or rarely recorded).
Reference
72.049 BF2043
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015