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Small Quaker Orthosia cruda
73.245 (2182)
Length 15-19mm. A rather drab spring-flying moth of deciduous woodland that feeds on sallow blossom; rests with its wings in a tent-like manner. Adult has grey-buff to reddish-buff wings marked with small dots and a large, dark kidney-shaped spot. Flies March-April. Larva feeds on deciduous trees including willows and oaks. Widespread and fairly common in southern and central Britain; much more local in Scotland.

Copyright: Paul Sterry/Nature Photographers Ltd
Image Size: 4497x4134 / 4.3MB; www.naturephotographers.co.uk; april background british buff close close-up closeup common cut cut-out cutout deciduous grey insect insects invertebrate invertebrates lepidoptera march mostfamiliarmoths moth moths out red trees up white widespread wood woodland woodlands
Contained in galleries: MOTHS, MOTH CUT-OUTS

Small Quaker Orthosia cruda<br />
73.245 (2182)<br />
Length 15-19mm. A rather drab spring-flying moth of deciduous woodland that feeds on sallow blossom; rests with its wings in a tent-like manner. Adult has grey-buff to reddish-buff wings marked with small dots and a large, dark kidney-shaped spot. Flies March-April. Larva feeds on deciduous trees including willows and oaks. Widespread and fairly common in southern and central Britain; much more local in Scotland.