Noctuidae: Hadeninae

10044 Common Quaker Orthosia cerasi, (Fabricius, 1775)

BF2187 (ABH73.244)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

Although this species has an extremely variable ground colour, most have large, rounded stigmata with a pale outline.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 13-17mm.
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), oaks (Quercus spp.), Hazel (Corylus avellana), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, March-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Almost everywhere.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria. 13th May 2019. Final instar, dark form.
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria. 13th May 2019. Final instar, dark form.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Small Quaker Orthosia cruda
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria. 13th May 2019.
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria. 13th May 2019.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Blossom Underwing Orthosia miniosa
Lead-coloured Drab Orthosia populeti


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5