Jordanita globulariae

Jordanita globulariae, also known as the scarce forester, is a day-flying moth of the family Zygaenidae.

In the south, the range extends through the Balkan Peninsula to north-western Turkey.

[1] Like the cistus forester, the adult moth is iridescent blue green with dark legs and antennae.

It is found on sunny days flying in chalk or limestone grassland.

[2] The larvae feed on Centaurea (knapweed) species, Cirsium tuberosum (tuberous thistle) and Globularia species.

Figs. 2, 2a larvae before last moult 2b,2c larvae after last moult 2d leaves of Centaurea nigra mined and discoloured by the larva