Clouded Drab (Orthosia incerta, (Hufnagel, 1766))

General Information

This species is very variable.

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-20mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), birches (Betula spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), broadleaved trees
Flying: One generation, March-May
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, heathland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Northern Drab Orthosia opima

Lead-coloured Drab Orthosia populeti

Powdered Quaker Orthosia gracilis

Twin-spotted Quaker Anorthoa munda (=Orthosia)

10037 Clouded Drab Orthosia incerta, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2188 (ABH73.242)