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What is the scientific name of the four-spotted footman?
The four-spotted footman is Lithosia quadra. It is a European footman moth known for the markings on its forewings.
Why is Lithosia quadra called the largest European footman moth?
It is described as Europe's largest footman moth. The species is especially recognizable because females have black-and-yellow spotted forewings.
What do four-spotted footman larvae eat?
The larvae feed on lichens and algae growing on tree bark. This diet links the species to woodland habitats rather than to ordinary garden foliage.
How can you identify a female four-spotted footman?
Females display distinctive black-and-yellow spots on their forewings. The pattern is one of the most useful visual clues for separating Lithosia quadra from less conspicuous footman moths.
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