73.247 BF2186 – Powdered Quaker – Noctuidae – Orthosia gracilis
Powdered Quaker – Noctuidae – Hadeninae – Orthosia gracilis – colour code •
STATUS – A resident that is fairly common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. It is especially found in more moderate numbers in the south & east lowland areas of the county.
ID POINTERS – A combination of long wings, slightly pointed towards the tip, a forewing colour that can be a variety of delicate pastel shades of cream, reddish brown or grey brown, powdered with a dusting of fine black speckles, all helps to distinguish this species from other spring moths. The kidney mark is prominent.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing April – May
IMAGES -Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Powdered Quaker
