73.250 BF2189 - Twin-spotted Quaker - Noctuidae - Orthosia munda

73.250 BF2189 - Noctuidae - Hadeninae - Orthosia munda - Twin-spotted Quaker

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Gets its name from the two black triangular-shaped marks half way across the inner edge to the outer forewing. The forewing is broad and slightly curved. An unmistakable spring moth.

Distribution: A resident that is fairly common in some areas but widely distributed in Derbyshire. Found in highest numbers throughout the old woodlands in the south and east of the county.

Flight Period: March / April / May / - On the wing March – May

*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 38-44mm
Forewing: 17-20mm

Food Plant: Oak (Quercus), Aspen (Populus tremulata) and Sallow (Salix).

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©