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Adscita statices (Linnaeus, 1758)
Zygaenidae: Procridinae
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Photo © Dave Wilton,  Bernwood Meadows 2015

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Cistus Forester
Adscita geryon
Foodplant:   Common Sorrel and Sheep's Sorrel
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Very local in the region, in damp neutral grassland. Strong colonies include those in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire in the River Ray catchment, and a site north of Reading.

Recorded in 22 (28%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
23/06/2022224SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
13/06/2022124SP62 - Hillesden/Calvert/Launton
13/06/2022124SP62 - Hillesden/Calvert/Launton
13/06/2022124SP62 - Hillesden/Calvert/Launton
13/06/2022124SP62 - Hillesden/Calvert/Launton
Further info: Adscita statices
 
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