Small Quaker (Orthosia cruda)


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Small Quaker
Orthosia cruda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae : Hadeninae

2182 / 73.245

Photo © Matthew Casey, 14/03/2022 - Hethersett

Similar 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

Status
Distinguished by small size.
Broadleaved woodland, wooded areas and heathland.
Adults feed on sallow catkins.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1841.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Further info: Orthosia cruda