Orange Footman

    Eilema sororcula

    ErebidaeABH 72.049 B&F 2043

    Always present thinly right across the county, but now much more common and widespread, conforming to national trends.  Rarely comes to light in gardens in any numbers but can do so in woodland.  Most abundant in its traditional county strongholds in the Blackdowns and Brendons.

    Adult Verification Grade: 1

    Orange Footman (Eilema sororcula) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Orange Footman (Eilema sororcula) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Orange Footman (Eilema sororcula) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies