Buff footman
Eilema lurideola
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Erebidae
Medium-sized day- and night-flying moth, buff in colour with an outer pale cream stripe down the leading edge of the wing that tapers to a point. Legs reddish brown. Resting pose with slightly ovate outline. Food plant: lichens and algae.
Disturbed in vicinity of walnut tree during the day on 31st July, 2022. Attracted to light trap 18th August, 2023.