description Common quaker moth Overview
The Common quaker, Orthosia cerasi, is a moth of the family Noctuidae found across much of Europe and also recorded farther east into Asia. Johann Christian Fabricius described the species in 1775. Adults usually form a single spring generation, with flight concentrated in March and April in Britain, and their variable gray, brown, or reddish forewings have large pale-edged stigmata that provide useful identification marks.
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What is the scientific name of the common quaker moth?
The common quaker is Orthosia cerasi. It belongs to the moth family Noctuidae.
When do common quaker moths fly?
Adults usually appear in a single spring generation, with flight concentrated around March and continuing into spring. Exact sightings depend on local weather and latitude.
Where is the common quaker moth found?
Orthosia cerasi is widespread across much of Europe and is also recorded farther east into Asia. It occurs in habitats where its larval food plants grow, including woodland and gardens.
What do common quaker caterpillars eat?
The larvae feed on the leaves of deciduous trees and shrubs. Their host plants can include species such as oak, birch, and other broad-leaved trees.
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