Noctuidae : Hadeninae
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Immature stages

Similar Norfolk Species
Clouded Drab
Orthosia incerta
Common Quaker
Orthosia cerasi
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Lead-coloured Drab
Orthosia populeti

(Fabricius, 1781) 2185 / 73.246

Norfolk status
Local.
Broad-leaved woodland.
Grey moth with characteristic round tipped forewing and usually smaller compared to similar Clouded Drab. Male has visibly feathered antennae.

Recorded in 55 (74%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Antennae comparison - Keith Kerr
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
08/04/2024127TG41Filby
05/04/2024128TL79Mundford
30/03/2024228TF72Great Massingham
30/03/2024128TL79Cranwich
29/03/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
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Forewing: 15-17mm.
Flight: One generation March-April.
Foodplant:   Aspen, poplars
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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