Common Quaker (Orthosia cerasi, (Fabricius, 1775))

General Information
Although this species has an extremely variable ground colour, most have large, rounded stigmata with a pale outline.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 13-17mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), oaks (Quercus spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, March-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Almost everywhere.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Blossom Underwing Orthosia miniosa

Small Quaker Orthosia cruda

Lead-coloured Drab Orthosia populeti

73.244 (BF2187) Common Quaker Orthosia cerasi, (Fabricius, 1775)

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