Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica) - iMoths


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Hebrew Character
Orthosia gothica (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae : Hadeninae

2190 / 73.249

Photo © Rosemary Holt

Similar Norfolk Species: None

Forewing:	15-17mm.
Flight:	One generation Mar-May.
Foodplant:	Herbaceous plants, bushes and trees.
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Norfolk Status
Named after distinct mark in centre of forewing unique among spring-flying moths.
Any habitat.
Widespread and abundant.

Recorded in 67 (97%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1841.
Last Recorded in 2020.

Further info: Orthosia gothica