73.245 BF2182 – Small Quaker – Noctuidae – Orthosia cruda
Small Quaker – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Orthosia cruda – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is fairly common but locally distributed in Derbyshire. Most numerous in the south where there are areas of ancient woodland. Never recorded in large numbers anywhere in the county.
ID POINTERS – A spring moth that is easily identified due to its small size. A light brown or pale reddish brown, fairly plainly marked forewing. Darker oval and kidney mark.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing March – May
IMAGES -Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Small Quaker
