Zygaenidae: Procridinae

0164 (ABH54.003) Cistus Forester Adscita geryon, (Hübner, [1813])

KR03948

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

Male flies in sunshine. Female mostly perches on grass or other vegetation.

 

Larva overwinter low down in the grass. Pupates near to the ground.

 

Eggs seen on plants in short, less dense sward.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: M 10-12mm. F 9-10mm
Foodplant(s): Common Rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium)
Flying: One generation, late May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Open grassland on chalk and limestone, preferring south-facing slopes.

 

Regional Information

This species has been recorded in Huntingdonshire, but without locational data.

Last recorded in


Nationally Scarce B

Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
purple, brown, yellow, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5