Prev Flights Rec Search
Twin-spotted Quaker
Anorthoa munda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2189 / 73.250
Photo © Patrick Clement

Similar West Midlands Species
Clouded Drab
Orthosia incerta
Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: March - April
Foodplant:   Oaks, birches, sallows etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common species across the region.

A species mainly of broadleaved woodland but also visits gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come to light and also visit sallow catkins.

Recorded in 108 (77%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
30/04/2023139SJ93 - Downs Banks/Stone
22/04/2023139SJ85 - Biddulph/Kidsgrove
22/04/2023139SO89 - Himley/Penn
21/04/2023137SO98 - Dudley/Saltwells Wood
19/04/2023139SJ85 - Biddulph/Kidsgrove
Further info: Anorthoa munda
 
UK Moths
Mothdissection UK
Lepiforum.de West Midlands Moths (Full)
Back Record Home
iMoths V1.0 HD © Jim Wheeler 2025