Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Common Footman vs Dingy Footman

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Common Footman

Common Footman

0.018 m

Human

1.75 m

Dingy Footman

Dingy Footman

0.014 m

Common FootmanDingy Footman
Weight0.005–0.01 g0.001–0.003 g
Length1.3–1.8 cm1.1–1.4 cm
Wingspan2.6–3.5 cm2.4–3.2 cm
Lifespan0.08–0.25 yrs0.08–0.25 yrs
Incubation14 days–
Offspring30–100 30–80
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatForest, Woodland, Heathland, Garden, Farmland, UrbanForest, Woodland, Heathland, Grassland, Garden
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyErebidaeErebidae
OrderLepidopteraLepidoptera