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The buff footman, scientifically known as Katha depressa, is a small moth belonging to the family Erebidae, subfamily Lithosiinae. Found across Europe and parts of Asia, this species is recognized by its pale yellow or buff-colored wings, which it characteristically folds tightly around its body when at rest, resembling a cylindrical shape. First described by Eugenius Johann Christoph Esper in 1787, its larvae primarily feed on lichens and algae growing on tree trunks and branches. The species typically inhabits mature forests, woodlands, and shaded parklands where its larval food sources are abundant.
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What is the scientific name of the buff footman moth?
The buff footman is scientifically known as Katha depressa. It belongs to the family Erebidae and the subfamily Lithosiinae.
What does the buff footman moth look like?
It is a small moth with pale yellow or buff-colored wings. The wings are characteristically folded tightly when the moth is at rest.
Where is the buff footman found?
The species occurs across Europe and parts of Asia. Its range places it among the widely distributed footman moths of the Erebidae family.
Why is it called the buff footman?
The common name refers to its buff or pale yellow wing color and its classification among footman moths. Its scientific name is Katha depressa.
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