home > county list > macro moths > (289 of 550)
Go UpPausePlay Species Slideshow
72.035 ~ 2037 ~ Rosy Footman ~ Miltochrista miniata
UK Status

Resident. Local S,(C).

Montgomeryshire Status

A locally common species mainly found in the far west of the county.

Wingspan :  M & F, 25-33mm.

Confusion species

None.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)


Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, wooded heathland and hedgerows.

Foodplant

Lichens on trees.

Lifestage data

Overwinters as a larva. Larva August-late May. Pupates in a hairy cocoon.
map
Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PB, 25th July 2009, Cors Dyfi