Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Common Footman vs Straw Dot

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

Straw Dot

Straw Dot

0.014 m

Common FootmanStraw Dot
Weight0.005–0.01 g0.001–0.003 g
Length1.3–1.8 cm1.1–1.4 cm
Wingspan2.6–3.5 cm2.2–2.8 cm
Lifespan0.08–0.25 yrs0.08–0.25 yrs
Incubation14 days14 days
Offspring30–100 50–150
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatForest, Woodland, Heathland, Garden, Farmland, UrbanGrassland, Farmland, Garden, Wetland, Woodland, Heathland
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyErebidaeErebidae
OrderLepidopteraLepidoptera