Zygaenidae: Procridinae

54.002 (BF0163) Forester Adscita statices, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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General Information

The males of this species sometimes fly up to an hour before dark on warm evenings.

 

Pupates in a cocoon near the ground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: M 12-15mm. F 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa), Sheep's Sorrel (Rumex acetosella)
Flying: One generation, May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Open habitats, damp grassland, chalk downland, heathland, wwodland clearings, sandy heaths.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
green, yellow, white, brown, black, grey
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5