Adscita geryon
Forewing Length: 10-12mm
Description
Care must be taken when trying to identify the forester moths.The Cistus Forerster is much small than the Forester or Scarce Forester of the same sex. to determine the species check the antennae and refer to a guide book.
Flight Period
Single-brooded, Late May - July
Larval Food plants
Common Rock Rose
Habitat
Warm Flower rich chalk and limestone grassland hills.
Wiltshire Status
Nationally Scarce B, but fairly common on suitable Wiltshire habitat