Erebidae

72.041 Four-spotted Footman Lithosia quadra (Linnaeus, 1758)

Notable A / Immigrant

Similar species: A very large unmistakeable species with yellow winged females that have two large black spots half way along the forewing.

Forewing: M 18 to 22mm, F 20 to 26mm

Habitats: Mature deciduous woodland.

Habits: The moth nectars at flowers after dark. Both sexes come to light and sugar, the female less often.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Dog Lichen Peltigera canina, other lichens and green algae on trees and rocks.