Davey, P., 2009: A species with a general distribution over England, Wales and eastern Scotland, the larva feeding on lichens growing on trees, shrubs, rocks, walls and fence posts. In Dorset, the moth is ubiquitous and common, and rises to abundant in unimproved grassland, but it is infrequent on open heathland.

The moth is similar in appearance to Scarce Footman2047. Diagnostics include: costal streak tapers off before reaching apex; wings held rather flat and not rolled around... Read More

Recorded in 42 (105%) of 40 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1895. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2019) Additional Stats

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