Noctuidae: Hadeninae
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Similar Norfolk Species
Blossom Underwing
Orthosia miniosa
Common Quaker
Orthosia cerasi
Small Quaker
2182 Orthosia cruda
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Norfolk status
Distinguished by small size.
Broadleaved woodland, wooded areas and heathland.
Adults feed on sallow catkins.

Recorded in 57 (83%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1841.
Last Recorded in 2013.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/05/2013127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
07/05/2013328TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
07/05/2013328TF60 - Downham/Fincham
07/05/2013128TF83 - N.Creake/Syderstone
07/05/2013127TG30 - Brundall/Cantley
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2013
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 12-15mm.
Season: One generation Feb-May.
Foodplant:   Oaks Downy Birch, sallows, Hazel
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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