Northern Footman (Eilema complana) f. sericea
Is now considered to be a northern form of the Scarce Footman (Eilema complana)
Recorded size range of fully grown larvae - 23 to 26mm
Single-brooded, overwinters as a small larva
Usual larval stage August to mid-June
Adult forewing -15 to 18mm. Flies July to August
Larval foodplants : Lichens and green algae on stones, plant stems and posts
Not currently available on this website. For photographs of larvae and adults see:-
http://www.lepiforum.de/