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Small Quaker
Orthosia cruda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2182 / 73.245
Photo © Kathy Martin,  24/03/2017 - 1 Green Farm Cottages, Ashill, Norfolk

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Forewing: 12-15mm.
Flight: One generation Feb-May.
Foodplant:   Oaks. Downy Birch, sallows, Hazel.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Distinguished by small size.
Broadleaved woodland, wooded areas and heathland.
Adults feed on sallow catkins.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1841.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
01/04/2024427TG10Cringleford (UEA)
31/03/2024228TL79Mundford
31/03/2024128TF63Heacham
31/03/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
31/03/2024228TM09Great Ellingham
30/03/2024228TF72Great Massingham
30/03/2024327TG11Horsford
30/03/2024328TF92Great Ryburgh
30/03/2024327TG21Norwich (Catton)
30/03/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
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