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Four-dotted Footman
Cybosia mesomella (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2040 / 72.038
Photo © Mike Braid,  Stowford,Chittlehampton June 2020

Similar Devon Species: None
Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Algae and lichens on woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 62 (65%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/08/202413SX65 - South Devon
06/08/202413SX65 - South Devon
29/07/2024+3SX77 - South Devon
29/07/202423SY08 - South Devon
23/07/202413SX68 - South Devon
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