Identification

The broad forewing with the strongly arched costa is the key to separate it from Buff Footman.

Recording Method

Attracted to light.

Life cycle

Overwinters as a larva between August and late May, pupating among plant debris.

Larval foodplants

Lichens growing on trees and bushes.

Habitat

Damp woodland, wet meadows, fens and marshy areas.

History

First recorded in the region in 2011 and has spread rapidly since then.