description Four-spotted Footman Moth Overview
Lithosia quadra, commonly called the Four-spotted Footman, is a moth in the family Erebidae found across much of Europe and the wider Palearctic. It is strongly sexually dimorphic: females are larger and have yellow forewings with dark spots, whereas males are smaller and have gray forewings with yellow and dark markings. Its larvae feed on lichens and algae on trees, and adults are generally recorded in summer.
help Four-spotted Footman Moth FAQ
How can I identify a Four-spotted Footman moth?
The Four-spotted Footman is Lithosia quadra in the family Erebidae. Females are larger with yellow forewings and dark spots, while males are smaller and have grayish coloration.
Where does Lithosia quadra live?
The species occurs across much of Europe and the wider Palearctic. Its broad range means that local appearance and flight season can vary by region.
Why do male and female Four-spotted Footman moths look different?
Lithosia quadra is strongly sexually dimorphic, meaning the sexes have noticeably different appearances. The female's yellow wings and dark spots contrast with the smaller, grayer male.
Is the Four-spotted Footman a butterfly?
No. It is a moth, specifically Lithosia quadra in the family Erebidae. The common name “Footman” refers to a group of moths, not to a butterfly family.
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