Pelosia muscerda | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Arctiidae |
Genus: | Pelosia |
Species: | P. muscerda |
Binomial name | |
Pelosia muscerda Hufnagel, 1766 |
The Dotted Footman (Pelosia muscerda) is a species of moth of the family Arctiidae. It is found in the Palearctic ecozone.
The wingspan is 24–28 mm. The moth flies from June to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Lichen and Algae.