Clouded Drab (Orthosia incerta, (Hufnagel, 1766))

General Information
This species is very variable.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-20mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), birches (Betula spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, March-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, heathland and gardens.