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Common Quaker

Orthosia cerasi

Photo by Dr.Sarancha
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a variable species, the ground colour of the forewings ranging from greyish to orangey brown, sometimes with a broad dark band. The most distinctive features are two large stigmata, each edged by a narrow pale line, with a similarly coloured subterminal line. The hindwings are drab grey or brown. The wingspan is 34–40 mm.

Habitat:

This moth flies at night in March and April and is attracted to light and sugar.

Notes:

Please help to identify the moth!

Species ID Suggestions

Common Quaker

Orthosia cerasi

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