Common Quaker (Orthosia cerasi, (Fabricius, 1775))

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 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: Not endangered

Habitat

Almost everywhere.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in June 2024

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 17 March to 05 June

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 03 June to 03 June

Similar Species

Christophstal, April 2018

Small Quaker Orthosia cruda

10044 Common Quaker Orthosia cerasi, (Fabricius, 1775)

BF2187 (ABH73.244)