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Dingy Footman

Dingy Footman

Collita griseola

A species of moth belonging to the family Erebidae, characterized by subtle grayish coloration and typical nocturnal behavior of lepidopteran insects.

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Dingy Footman
Dingy Footman
Dingy Footman
Dingy Footman
Dingy Footman
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Temperate and subtropical regions with diverse vegetation, typically found in woodland, grassland, and forest edge ecosystems.

Ecological Role

Plays a role in local ecosystem food webs as a pollinator and prey species for insectivorous birds and bats.

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Scaled wing surface with microscopic structures providing thermal regulation
  • LIMBS WINGS Grayish-brown wings with subtle pattern camouflaging against bark and foliage
  • HEAD SENSORY Compound eyes, prominent antennae for environmental navigation and chemical detection
  • BODY STRUCTURE Small moth with average wingspan of 25-35 mm, slender body typical of Erebidae family
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Peter Gabler
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