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Speckled footman

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The speckled footman (Coscinia cribraria) is a European moth with a distinctive pattern of black spots on white or yellowish wings, inhabiting heathlands and dry grasslands across central and eastern Europe.

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What is the scientific name of the speckled footman?

The speckled footman's scientific name is Coscinia cribraria. It is a European moth known for its spotted wing pattern.

How can you identify a speckled footman?

Its wings are white or yellowish and marked with distinctive black spots. That pattern is the main feature reflected in the common name speckled footman.

Where does the speckled footman live?

The species occurs across central and eastern Europe. It is associated with heathlands and dry grasslands rather than wet forest habitats.

Is the speckled footman a bird or a moth?

The speckled footman is a moth, not a bird. Coscinia cribraria is the species name for this European heathland and grassland insect.

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