Photo © Mike Pearson
Pigmy Footman
Eilema pygmaeola
Checklist Number72.048 [B&F: 2046]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
A rare Red Data Book species, on sand-dunes and shingle beaches, in parts of East Anglia and Kent, and a very occasional immigrant on southern coasts elsewhere. In Hampshire, recorded for the first time at Fareham on 22 July 2004. Wingspan 24-28mm. Smaller than other British Eilema species. Voucher specimen should be retained for confirmation of identification for records of this species away from known sites. Larva feeds on various lichens.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham (SU50) | 22/07/2004 | one | Ivor McPherson | Adult |
| Funtley (SU50) | 19/07/2010 | one | Trevor Codlin | Adult |
| Portchester (SU60) | 26/07/2013 | one | Jon Stokes | Adult |
| Romsey (SU32) | 30/06/2015 | one | Simon Colenutt | Adult |
