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Small Quaker
Orthosia cruda

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2182 / 73.245
Photo © Nick Lawman,  Wheldrake, North Yorkshire

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Yorkshire Status: Common and widespread resident.

In 1907 Porritt's comments were "occurs probably everywhere, but only sparingly in some parts of the south-west; in some districts very abundant". This is a moth of broad-leaved woodland, often coming into gardens, but slightly less often than some of the other Orthosia species. It is therefore much less common in treeless parts of the county. Numbers are healthy in Yorkshire and may have increased a little in recent years. Big numbers can occur in broad-leaved woodland in Spring, the maximum being 357 at Ellington Banks on 23/3/2011.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Recorded from all five vice-counties but not usually common.

Recorded in 155 (78%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1883.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: February - May
Foodplant:   Oaks and other broadleaved trees
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/05/2024162SE57 - Easingwold (N)
11/05/2024164SD77 - Ingleborough
08/05/20244962SE76 - Kirkham
05/05/2024165SE19 - Leyburn / Catterick Garrison
04/05/2024162NZ81 - Runswick Bay
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