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Four-dotted Footman
Cybosia mesomella (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2040 / 72.038
Photo © Mark Hows,  12/06/2023 - Snailwood

Similar Cambs 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 11 (30%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1820.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/06/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
12/06/2023+29TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
23/06/20221029TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
22/06/2022+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
22/06/2022+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
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