Noctuidae: Hadeninae

10050 Twin-spotted Quaker Anorthoa munda (=Orthosia), ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2189 (ABH73.250)

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General Information

The blackish twin-spots are usually obvious on this species, but in some forms (f. immaculata) these are reduced to barely discernible rufous marks, or obsolete.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

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

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): oaks (Quercus spp.), birches (Betula spp.), sallows (Salix spp.), Aspen (Populus tremula), Field Maple (Acer campestre), Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.), Common Hop (Humulus lupulus), broadleaved trees, broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, March-April
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Clouded Drab Orthosia incerta


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Grey, brown, white, red, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5