Twin-spotted Quaker
Common NameTwin-spotted Quaker
Scientific NameOrthosia munda
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)41
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsoak, elm, willow, birch, hawthorn, sallow
Flight PeriodFebruary to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in spring, larvae feed on deciduous tree leaves during late spring and early summer, then pupate in the soil, overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the two characteristic black spots on each forewing, the overall warm brown coloration, and its early spring flight period.
Description
A medium-sized moth with variable reddish-brown to greyish-brown forewings, prominently featuring two distinct black spots near the center and a faint, darker reniform stigma.
