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Red-necked Footman

Atolmis rubricollis

Checklist Number
72.042 [B&F: 2039]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Erebidae
Subfamily:Arctiinae
Genus:Atolmis
Species:rubricollis
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1758)

Local in broad-leaved woodland and plantations throughout much of southern England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight has increased from the mid 1980s onwards; after failing to appear in the county between 1971 and 1985, the species is now widespread across much of the county and on the Island. Wingspan 28-36 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on lichens growing on Oak, Birch, Beech, European Larch, Norway Spruce and various trees, over-wintering as a pupa.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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