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The Hoary Footman (Eilema caniola) is a moth of the family Arctiidae. It is found in North Africa, Western and Southern Europe and Eastern Europe up to Russia.

Hoary footman ex8399 (800)

Hoary Footman

The wingspan is 28–35 mm. The moth flies from July to September depending on the location.

Hoary Footman TL

When the Hoary Footman is active

The larvae feed on Lichen growing on rocks.

Hoary footman (800)

larva of hoary footman

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