Hello, from Steve Garten and welcome to my weird and wonderful world of moths.

I’m amateur Lepidopterist, I trap and record moth species on my six acre wildlife meadow at Tibenham Norfolk, UK.

The list of moths listed in this Macro-moths blog and the Micro Moths blog are the species I have recorded since 2015.

Small Quaker - Orthosia cruda.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Small Quaker - Orthosia cruda. A macro moth species from the family of Noctuidae sub family Hadeninae. Distinguished from other early Noctuids by its small size, usually light colour and plain appearance of forewing which has a rough appearance caused by a dusting of black scales. The moth has a wingspan of 25-30 mm. The moth as one generation from February to May. The moth's habitat favours deciduous woodland and areas with scattered trees. The larvae feed in the early summer on several deciduous trees, including Oak and Willow. The moth is classified nationally as a Common species of the UK.

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