Norman's Quaker
Common NameNorman's Quaker
Scientific NameOrthosia populeti
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)37
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, and parts of Asia
Host Plantspoplar, aspen, sallow, willow
Flight PeriodMarch to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of poplar, aspen, and sallow, then pupate in the soil, overwintering as pupae before emerging as adults in early spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall reddish-brown to grey-brown coloration of the forewings, the distinct pale-outlined reniform and orbicular stigmata, and its characteristic early spring flight period.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled reddish-brown to grey-brown forewings, often featuring pale outlines around the reniform and orbicular stigmata.
