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Small Quaker
Orthosia cruda ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2182 / 73.245
Photo © John Thacker,  Boars Hill, Oxford. Caterpillar on oak

Similar Upper Thames Species
Blossom Underwing
Orthosia miniosa
Common Quaker
Orthosia cerasi
Foodplant:   Oaks and other broadleaved trees
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common in the region, in a range of habitats, but especially numerous in woodland.

Recorded in 68 (87%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
27/05/2022122SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
27/05/2022124SU99 - Amersham, Beaconsfield
19/05/2022122SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
10/05/202220022SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
09/05/2022224TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
Further info: Orthosia cruda
 
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