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Small Quaker
Orthosia cruda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2182 / 73.245
Photo © Mike Braid,  Stowford, Chittlehampton March 2024

Similar Devon Species
Blossom Underwing
Orthosia miniosa
Common Quaker
Orthosia cerasi
Forewing: 12-15mm.
Flight: One generation Feb-May.
Foodplant:   Oaks. Downy Birch, sallows, Hazel.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 80 (84%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
24/06/202354SX48 - North Devon
30/05/202323SX76 - South Devon
10/05/202324SX48 - North Devon
03/05/202313SX46 - South Devon
30/04/202313SX76 - South Devon
Further info: Orthosia cruda
 
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