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What is the scientific name of the orange footman moth?
The orange footman is scientifically called Eilema sororcula. It is a European erebid moth with uniformly orange-buff wings.
Where does the orange footman live?
The species is associated with oak woodland and other habitats where its food sources occur. Its larvae feed on lichens and algae rather than on typical flowering-plant foliage.
How can I recognize the orange footman?
It is one of the smaller footman moths and has fairly uniform orange-buff wings. The lack of a strong contrasting wing pattern helps distinguish its simple appearance from more boldly marked moths.
What do orange footman caterpillars eat?
Orange footman larvae feed on lichens and algae. This links the species closely to mature woodland surfaces, including the bark and nearby growth found in oak habitats.
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