Dingy Footman (Eilema griseola):
Hi Folks,
Given the weather locally last night I almost didn't bother putting the trap on, but did in the end. Much to my surprise this morning then I was sat facing not one but two Dingy Footman Eilema griseola, a new species for our Elton Garden as well as another Small Ranunculus Hecatera dysodia for good measure.
I'd been long expecting a new footman given what's been happening elsewhere in the County (including my casually finding a Four-dotted Lithosia quadra at Hockenhull Platts last month) but never imagined for a moment that it wouldn't be Buff Footman Eilema depressa.
Cheers,
Steve
Dingy Footman (Eilema griseola)
Re: Dingy Footman (Eilema griseola)
I had my first Dingy Footman in the garden in 2007, followed by singles in 2010 and 2011. It looks like it has finally established a colony, as during the past two weeks I've caught seven. Not had Buff Footman here for the past couple of years, although I did have three the last time I trapped at the local nursery.
Signs of autumn have arrived with September Thorn, Flounced Rustic, Rosy Minor and Rosy Rustic during the last couple of nights.
Regards,
Steve
Signs of autumn have arrived with September Thorn, Flounced Rustic, Rosy Minor and Rosy Rustic during the last couple of nights.
Regards,
Steve