Adscita statices The Green Forester Moth Poland

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Zygaenidae. First named by Linnaeus in 1758

Colour: The antennae, head, thorax, legs and abdomen are shiny green (the thorax is occasionally blue green and shimmering). However, the wings may appear rusty-red in the early morning and evening. The wide forewings are less glossy than the body, mostly blue green, sometimes also green to yellow green. The fringes are blackish grey. The hindwings are moderately wide with a slightly truncated rim, They are slightly transparent, blackish grey and lightened basally. The underside of both pairs of wings is grey.

Size: Wingspan 23-28mm

Comments & Applications: A beautiful shimmering green day flying moth, seldom offered for sale. One for the serious collector, perfect for art projects and educational reference.

Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding