Distinct Quaker
Common NameDistinct Quaker
Scientific NameOrthosia distincta
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, parks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, willow, birch, hawthorn
Flight PeriodMarch to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in spring, larvae feed through late spring and early summer, pupation occurs in the soil, and adults emerge the following spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinct pale-ringed reniform and orbicular stigmata on the forewings, often with a darker central area, and the overall mottled grey-brown coloration.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, featuring prominent, pale-ringed reniform and orbicular stigmata, and a darker central band.
