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Twin-spotted Quaker
Anorthoa munda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2189 / 73.250
Photo © Dave Appleton,  11/03/2015 - North Elmham

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Orthosia incerta
Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation March-April.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees. Oak, Birches, sallows etc.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Blackish twin spots are usually obvious, but in some forms (f. immaculata) these are reduced to barely discernible rufous marks, or obsolete.
Broad-leaved woodland.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1841.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
13/04/2024128TL79Cranwich
12/04/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
10/04/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
07/04/2024227TG14Felbrigg / Runton
06/04/2024128TL79Mundford
06/04/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
05/04/2024327TG21Norwich (Catton)
05/04/2024128TL79Mundford
05/04/2024128TF63Hunstanton
05/04/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
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